Abstract An electrical connector assembly is formed of a pair of concentric members with the outer concentric member being internally threaded at its front end and inwardly tapered towards its rear end. The inner concentric member is externally threaded for mating with the outer member. Upon threadably mating of the concentric members, the inner member is radially compressable at one end for securing the inner member to an electrical conductor. Moreover, step-sized collets, which are removable, are provided at the rear inner surface of the outer member so as to accommodate various diameter electrical conductors. Grounding shell members may be mounted in the connectors with mating of the connectors causing an electrical interconnection between the grounding shells.
Inventors
👤 E Paugh
Bibliographic Details
Application Number—
JurisdictionUS
Data Sourcegoogle_patents
Last Synchronized2026-10-23 04:57
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/46; H01R13/502
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
An electrical connector assembly comprising: a plug connector and a receptacle connector; said plug connector and said receptacle connector each being formed of an outer insulator shell and an inner insulator member having a plurality of contacts therein; a cylindrical grounding shell surrounding the inner insulator member of one of said connectors and extending from the forward to the rear end of said member, said shell being formed with a slot therein; grounding means on the other of said connector members contacting said grounding shell; and said inner insulator member being provided with means movable through said slot for latching said connectors in mating engagement.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
105 words
An electrical connector assembly comprising: a plug connector and a receptacle connector; said plug connector and said receptacle connector each being formed of an outer insulator shell and an inner insulator member having a plurality of contacts therein; a cylindrical grounding shell surrounding the inner insulator member of one of said connectors and extending from the forward to the rear end of said member, said shell being formed with a slot therein; grounding means on the other of said connector members contacting said grounding shell; and said inner insulator member being provided with means movable through said slot for latching said connectors in mating engagement.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
55 words
An electrical connector as set forth in claim 1 wherein: said latching means includes an integral hinge element formed of a section of the inner insulator member of said one connector; and said hinge element including a portion thereof projecting through an opening in said grounding shell operable upon actuation to release said latching means.