TE Connectivity has been granted a patent for an electrical connector designed to be mated with another connector. The connector features a rotatable core assembly with a contact, finger protection, and cable retention components. This innovation enhances electrical connections while ensuring safety and secure cable attachment. GlobalData’s report on TE Connectivity gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Rotatable electrical connector with finger protection and cable retention
The granted patent (Publication Number: US11923637B2) discloses an electrical connector designed to be connected to a mating connector. The connector comprises a housing assembly and a core assembly that can rotate within the housing. The core assembly includes a contact assembly for electrical connection, a finger protection assembly to cover the contact assembly, and a cable retention assembly for attaching to an electrical cable.
Additionally, the connector features a locking structure to secure the core assembly to the housing assembly, preventing translational movement between the two components. The core assembly is equipped with a shield sleeve that houses the contact assembly, finger protection assembly, and cable retention assembly. The shield sleeve also includes sections for engaging with the finger protection assembly, cable retention assembly, and housing assembly. The connector housing itself has a rotationally asymmetric outer contour, derived from various features like locking, coding, grounding, and circuitry elements, enhancing the connector's functionality and compatibility with the mating connector.
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