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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 26, 2010
Filed:
Sep. 26, 2007
Robert F. Evans, Bedford, NH (US);
Jeffrey W. Allison, Etters, PA (US);
Brian M. Rohrbaugh, Glen Rock, PA (US);
Robert F. Evans, Bedford, NH (US);
Jeffrey W. Allison, Etters, PA (US);
Brian M. Rohrbaugh, Glen Rock, PA (US);
FCI Americas Technology, Inc., Carson City, NV (US);
Abstract
Electrical receptacle connectors are provided including an insulative housing and AC power contacts disposed therein that are configured for engaging an external power supply. The receptacle connectors are employed with a safety guard for restricting operator access to hot AC power contacts when disconnected from complementary header connectors. Preferred safety guards include projections extending along at least a portion of perimeter areas surrounding housing apertures that provide access to engaging portions of the AC power contacts. The projections define a safety gap between human digits directed toward the housing apertures and the AC power contacts.