CA2454438A1 - Connecting device - Google Patents
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Abstract
A connector for electrical or optical conduits that provides a field configurable keying of the insulator plugs relative to each other and relative to the connector casings. A separate relative keying means is included that is separate from the case keying or locating mechanism. The connector also utilizes a retention means for example, a one-way snap apron, to retain the insulator within the receptacle case.
Description
Frank A. Nania Christopher Coughiin Arnold x. Feinberg Tom Kannally Vadim Radunsky CONNECTING DEVICE
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the invention.
The present invention relates to a connector, and more particularly, a connector that mates with a conjugate connector in order to link a first and second signal conduction means which terminates in each of the connectors. This system is configurable in that the particular location and operation of a keying mechanism is separate, relative to the case and insulator.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the invention.
The present invention relates to a connector, and more particularly, a connector that mates with a conjugate connector in order to link a first and second signal conduction means which terminates in each of the connectors. This system is configurable in that the particular location and operation of a keying mechanism is separate, relative to the case and insulator.
2. Description of the related art.
Such connectors are utilized mainly, but not exclusively, for electrical conductors or optical fibers or even a combination of the two. Any floating or uncontrolled positioning of either the angular or axial movement of the insulator blocks located therein may compromise the quality of the connection.
to Additionally, and more importantly, prior art keying schemes between such receptacle and plug assemblies are supplied to offer a number of fixed keying configurations or to particular customer specifications. Such manufactured systems prevent customer selection of a particular orientation of the keying means and relative insulator positioning. Further, such assemblies in the past have not been able to change their keying arrangement in the field or once obtained by the customer.
1s Connectors are utilized in various fields anywhere particular electric or optical signals or leads need to be conducted. Connectors are typically of two types, one being a so called push-pull type, comprising a male connector and female connector, which allows coupling between two axially moveable bodies and/or insulators. The outer body or plug assembly makes it possible to control a lock and pushing by which the two connectors of conjugate type may be locked together by pushing in one 2 0 direction and unlocking by pulling out of body. The other type of connector relates to those with other connection means, such as snap fastening of one connection to the other or an equivalent thereof. The insert located within respective receptacle or plug assembly may be termed an insulator, even when the particular function does not insulate, for example for separation of the signal leads.
What is needed in the art is a connector having a configurable, selectable keying. relative to the insulator and casing thereby allowing the end user to select their own keying schemes.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention satisfies the need for a connector by providing a field configurable keying of the insulator plugs relative to each other and relative to the connector casings. The present system includes separate relative keying means that are separate from the case keying or locating mechanism.
Additionally, the present invention utilizes a retention means for example, a one-way snap apron, io to retain the insulator within the receptacle case. The present invention also allows the selectable connection between a customer's equipment case or box utilizing either a front mounting installation or a rear mounting installation. One additional feature of the present invention is that the invention has an ability to utilize a fastening mechanism separate from either the casing or the insulator blocks.
The present invention, in one form thereof, utilizes a double beam supported catch for 15 interlocking the plug assembly with the receptacle assembly. Further features of the invention allow particular RF or EMF shielding of locations of the connector assembly as needed or desired.
An advantage of the present invention is that the end user of the connector is allowed to select the orientation of the keying insulator or block of the plug and receptacle relative to the respective cases.
The prior art having fixed keying, required manufacturers to manufacture different keying combinations z o and stock many different types of manufactured connectors.
Another advantage of the present invention is the utilization of a retention means such as a one-way apron, allows a non-removable connection between the receptacle insulator and receptacle casing.
Yet another advantage of the present invention is that by adding several selectable keying positions between the relative insulator blocks, casing, and latching mechanism, incorrect plug attachment or location is prevented.
BRIEF oaESCRIPTION OF THE ~RAWINGS
The above-mentioned and other features and advantages of this invention, and the manner of attaining them, will become more apparent and the invention will be better understood by reference to the following description of an embodiment of the invention taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein:
Fig. 1 A is a perspective view of a connector assembly of the present invention;
l o Fig. 1 B is a perspective view of the connector assembly of the present invention viewing the mating insulators;
Fig. 1 C is a sectional view of an alternate connector assembly;
Fig. 2 is an enlarged view of the receptacle insulator and retention means of the connector assembly of Fig. 1A;
is Fig. 3A is a sectional view of the receptacle case in one form of the present invention;
Fig. 3B is an alternate sectional view of the receptacle case of Fig. 1A;
Fig. 4A is a rear perspective view of the receptacle insulator of the present invention;
Fig. 4B is a front perspective view of the receptacle insulator of the present invention;
Fig. 4C is a cross-sectional view of the receptacle insulator of the present invention;
20 Figs. 5A and 5B show a diagrammatic view of one aspect of the present invention showing the selectable keying feature;
Fig. 6 is an exploded perspective view of one form of the connector assemble of the present invention;
Fig. 7 is a perspective view of the insulator positioner;
2 s Fig. 8A is a perspective side view of the plug insulator;
Fig. 8B is a front elevational view of the plug insulator of the present invention showing the temporary fastening means for use with the plug insulator positioner;
Such connectors are utilized mainly, but not exclusively, for electrical conductors or optical fibers or even a combination of the two. Any floating or uncontrolled positioning of either the angular or axial movement of the insulator blocks located therein may compromise the quality of the connection.
to Additionally, and more importantly, prior art keying schemes between such receptacle and plug assemblies are supplied to offer a number of fixed keying configurations or to particular customer specifications. Such manufactured systems prevent customer selection of a particular orientation of the keying means and relative insulator positioning. Further, such assemblies in the past have not been able to change their keying arrangement in the field or once obtained by the customer.
1s Connectors are utilized in various fields anywhere particular electric or optical signals or leads need to be conducted. Connectors are typically of two types, one being a so called push-pull type, comprising a male connector and female connector, which allows coupling between two axially moveable bodies and/or insulators. The outer body or plug assembly makes it possible to control a lock and pushing by which the two connectors of conjugate type may be locked together by pushing in one 2 0 direction and unlocking by pulling out of body. The other type of connector relates to those with other connection means, such as snap fastening of one connection to the other or an equivalent thereof. The insert located within respective receptacle or plug assembly may be termed an insulator, even when the particular function does not insulate, for example for separation of the signal leads.
What is needed in the art is a connector having a configurable, selectable keying. relative to the insulator and casing thereby allowing the end user to select their own keying schemes.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention satisfies the need for a connector by providing a field configurable keying of the insulator plugs relative to each other and relative to the connector casings. The present system includes separate relative keying means that are separate from the case keying or locating mechanism.
Additionally, the present invention utilizes a retention means for example, a one-way snap apron, io to retain the insulator within the receptacle case. The present invention also allows the selectable connection between a customer's equipment case or box utilizing either a front mounting installation or a rear mounting installation. One additional feature of the present invention is that the invention has an ability to utilize a fastening mechanism separate from either the casing or the insulator blocks.
The present invention, in one form thereof, utilizes a double beam supported catch for 15 interlocking the plug assembly with the receptacle assembly. Further features of the invention allow particular RF or EMF shielding of locations of the connector assembly as needed or desired.
An advantage of the present invention is that the end user of the connector is allowed to select the orientation of the keying insulator or block of the plug and receptacle relative to the respective cases.
The prior art having fixed keying, required manufacturers to manufacture different keying combinations z o and stock many different types of manufactured connectors.
Another advantage of the present invention is the utilization of a retention means such as a one-way apron, allows a non-removable connection between the receptacle insulator and receptacle casing.
Yet another advantage of the present invention is that by adding several selectable keying positions between the relative insulator blocks, casing, and latching mechanism, incorrect plug attachment or location is prevented.
BRIEF oaESCRIPTION OF THE ~RAWINGS
The above-mentioned and other features and advantages of this invention, and the manner of attaining them, will become more apparent and the invention will be better understood by reference to the following description of an embodiment of the invention taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein:
Fig. 1 A is a perspective view of a connector assembly of the present invention;
l o Fig. 1 B is a perspective view of the connector assembly of the present invention viewing the mating insulators;
Fig. 1 C is a sectional view of an alternate connector assembly;
Fig. 2 is an enlarged view of the receptacle insulator and retention means of the connector assembly of Fig. 1A;
is Fig. 3A is a sectional view of the receptacle case in one form of the present invention;
Fig. 3B is an alternate sectional view of the receptacle case of Fig. 1A;
Fig. 4A is a rear perspective view of the receptacle insulator of the present invention;
Fig. 4B is a front perspective view of the receptacle insulator of the present invention;
Fig. 4C is a cross-sectional view of the receptacle insulator of the present invention;
20 Figs. 5A and 5B show a diagrammatic view of one aspect of the present invention showing the selectable keying feature;
Fig. 6 is an exploded perspective view of one form of the connector assemble of the present invention;
Fig. 7 is a perspective view of the insulator positioner;
2 s Fig. 8A is a perspective side view of the plug insulator;
Fig. 8B is a front elevational view of the plug insulator of the present invention showing the temporary fastening means for use with the plug insulator positioner;
f Fig. 8C is a sectional view of the plug insulator;
Figs. 9A and 9B are sectional views of an alternate form of the invention showing means of RF
and EMF shielding disposed within the connector assembly; and .
Figs. 10A and 10B show alternate mounting arrangements to a customer equipment case.
Corresponding reference characters indicate corresponding parts throughout the several views.
The exemplification set out herein illustrates one preferred embodiment of the invention, in one form, and such exemplification is not to be construed as limiting the scope of the invention in any manner.
Fig. 1A shows connector assembly 10 of the present invention. Fig, 1A utilizes receptacle assembly 12 and plug assembly 14 which are interfit to make a connection between to electrical or optical conduits or cables 15. The style of connector assembly 10 is that of a push-pull connection, although alternate styles may be utilized.
In Fig. 1B, receptacle assembly 12 is shown with an intertit receptacle insulator 18, later described. Plug assembly 14 as shown in Fig. 1B includes a plug case 30 having an interfit plug insulator.
32. Plug case 30 includes a key 34 that slides into a corresponding groove 17 in receptacle case 16.
This key 34 and groove 17 create and guide the relative orientation of the receptacle case 16 and plug case 30 when the connector assemblies are interfit. Also shown in Fig. 1C, emerging from plug case 30 is one of two radially opposed catches or ears 40 that interfit within a port or opening 42 within receptacle case 16.
2 0 Directing attention now to receptacle case 16 in Fig. 2, one feature of the present invention is shown, that of the retention means 20 for retaining receptacle insulator 18 therein. In one form of the present invention, retention means 20 is that of a snap apron formed by a radially inwardly pointing web, as more clearly shown in Figs. 3A and 3B. As shown in Fig. 3A, for example, the outer surface of receptacle case l6 includes a boss or shoulder 19 and threads 21. Receptacle case 16 may further 2 5 include a colored o-ring or washer for sealing with plug assembly 14.
Figs. 4A and 4B show the construction of the receptacle insulator 18 which stands as a hollow cylindrical shape (as shown, other shapes such as a hexagon may be equivalently utilized), having a ring or protrusion 24 around the periphery of the outer surface. Receptacle insulator 18 is sized to interfit within the bore 13 of receptacle case 16, such that when so co-located, receptacle insulator 18 engages retention means 20 and insulator ring 24. Once pushed through and into bore 13, the retention means 20 or web prevents or inhibits removal of receptacle insulator 18 from receptacle case 16. Other styles of retention mechanisms may be useful.
As shown in Figs. 3A and 3B, receptacle insulator 18 also includes a particular geometry head 26 having a peripheral surface 27. The particular geometry of head 26 is further formed in a cutout 29 of receptacle case 16 into which head 26 intents. The engagement of peripheral surface 27 with the cutout 29 prevents relative rotational movement between insulator 18 and receptacle case 16. As shown in Figs. 4A-C, receptacle insulator 18 includes a groove or keyway 31 for engagement with plug insulator 32 to be described later. As shown in Figs. 4B and 4C, receptacle insulator 18 includes bores 33 through which past conventional electrical or optical leads (not shown).
The particular geometry of head 26 permits relative indexing or selectable keying upon insertion into receptacle insulator 18. For example, the embodiment shown in Fig. 4A
utilizes a six-sided head 26.
This six-sided head allows for six different radial positions relative to receptacle case 16 upon insertion.
This freedom of selection allows a consumer to assemble receptacle assembly 12 for their particular keying needs. Such radial indexing changes the relative radial location of groove or keyway 31 relative to receptacle case 16.
The configurable keying feature of the present invention is diagrammatically shown in Figs. 5A
2 0 and 5B in which, for example, by having a six-sided head 26 allows for six different keying positions after the receptacle insulator 18 and receptacle case 16 are delivered to the customer. The prior art connectors utilized keys that are specified by the customer when the product is purchased and supplied by the connector manufacturer as a particular i:lxed feature. During utilization by the customer, the relative locations of the insert are. selectable based upon clierit's needs.
As shown in Figs: 5A and 5B, 2 5 the radial position of plug insulator 32 is also selectable.
Alternatively, other geometries of head 26 may be utilized.
Figs. 9A and 9B are sectional views of an alternate form of the invention showing means of RF
and EMF shielding disposed within the connector assembly; and .
Figs. 10A and 10B show alternate mounting arrangements to a customer equipment case.
Corresponding reference characters indicate corresponding parts throughout the several views.
The exemplification set out herein illustrates one preferred embodiment of the invention, in one form, and such exemplification is not to be construed as limiting the scope of the invention in any manner.
Fig. 1A shows connector assembly 10 of the present invention. Fig, 1A utilizes receptacle assembly 12 and plug assembly 14 which are interfit to make a connection between to electrical or optical conduits or cables 15. The style of connector assembly 10 is that of a push-pull connection, although alternate styles may be utilized.
In Fig. 1B, receptacle assembly 12 is shown with an intertit receptacle insulator 18, later described. Plug assembly 14 as shown in Fig. 1B includes a plug case 30 having an interfit plug insulator.
32. Plug case 30 includes a key 34 that slides into a corresponding groove 17 in receptacle case 16.
This key 34 and groove 17 create and guide the relative orientation of the receptacle case 16 and plug case 30 when the connector assemblies are interfit. Also shown in Fig. 1C, emerging from plug case 30 is one of two radially opposed catches or ears 40 that interfit within a port or opening 42 within receptacle case 16.
2 0 Directing attention now to receptacle case 16 in Fig. 2, one feature of the present invention is shown, that of the retention means 20 for retaining receptacle insulator 18 therein. In one form of the present invention, retention means 20 is that of a snap apron formed by a radially inwardly pointing web, as more clearly shown in Figs. 3A and 3B. As shown in Fig. 3A, for example, the outer surface of receptacle case l6 includes a boss or shoulder 19 and threads 21. Receptacle case 16 may further 2 5 include a colored o-ring or washer for sealing with plug assembly 14.
Figs. 4A and 4B show the construction of the receptacle insulator 18 which stands as a hollow cylindrical shape (as shown, other shapes such as a hexagon may be equivalently utilized), having a ring or protrusion 24 around the periphery of the outer surface. Receptacle insulator 18 is sized to interfit within the bore 13 of receptacle case 16, such that when so co-located, receptacle insulator 18 engages retention means 20 and insulator ring 24. Once pushed through and into bore 13, the retention means 20 or web prevents or inhibits removal of receptacle insulator 18 from receptacle case 16. Other styles of retention mechanisms may be useful.
As shown in Figs. 3A and 3B, receptacle insulator 18 also includes a particular geometry head 26 having a peripheral surface 27. The particular geometry of head 26 is further formed in a cutout 29 of receptacle case 16 into which head 26 intents. The engagement of peripheral surface 27 with the cutout 29 prevents relative rotational movement between insulator 18 and receptacle case 16. As shown in Figs. 4A-C, receptacle insulator 18 includes a groove or keyway 31 for engagement with plug insulator 32 to be described later. As shown in Figs. 4B and 4C, receptacle insulator 18 includes bores 33 through which past conventional electrical or optical leads (not shown).
The particular geometry of head 26 permits relative indexing or selectable keying upon insertion into receptacle insulator 18. For example, the embodiment shown in Fig. 4A
utilizes a six-sided head 26.
This six-sided head allows for six different radial positions relative to receptacle case 16 upon insertion.
This freedom of selection allows a consumer to assemble receptacle assembly 12 for their particular keying needs. Such radial indexing changes the relative radial location of groove or keyway 31 relative to receptacle case 16.
The configurable keying feature of the present invention is diagrammatically shown in Figs. 5A
2 0 and 5B in which, for example, by having a six-sided head 26 allows for six different keying positions after the receptacle insulator 18 and receptacle case 16 are delivered to the customer. The prior art connectors utilized keys that are specified by the customer when the product is purchased and supplied by the connector manufacturer as a particular i:lxed feature. During utilization by the customer, the relative locations of the insert are. selectable based upon clierit's needs.
As shown in Figs: 5A and 5B, 2 5 the radial position of plug insulator 32 is also selectable.
Alternatively, other geometries of head 26 may be utilized.
Plug assembly 14, shown in Fig. 6, comprises a plug case 30 including ports or orifices 42 through which ears 40 of a cylindrically hollow shaped latching plug are pushed through. Latching plug 5a 44 is the element of plug assembly 14 on which ears 40 are actually formed, and more importantly on a particular double cantilever beam extension 45. A beam supported at both ends portion of latching plug 44 is formed integrally with latching plug 44 on opposite radial portions of latching plug 44 as mare clearly shown in Fig. 1 C. Beam 45 creates a mechanism through which ears 40 radially may be retracted with s movement of case 30. Returning to Fig. 6, latching plug 44 also includes a threaded end 46 which attaches to a cable grip adauster 48.
To successfully and accurately locate plug insulator 32 within plug assembly 14, an insulator positioner 50 is utilized. As shown in Fig. 7, insulator positioner 50 includes at one end, a castellated feature or geometric shape 52, such as protuberances or shoulders about bore 53, that interfit a to complimentary, geometrically formed head 36 of plug insulator 32. The surface of feature 52 prevents relative rotation by contacting and interfering with a peripheral surface 37 on plug insulator 32. Insulator positioner 50 further includes a key means such as tab 54 which interfits with a groove or keyway 49 on latching plug 44. This prevents relative rotation when assembled between the latching plug and insulator positioner 50 and because of feature 52 and surface 37, therefore additionally preventing relative rotation 15 of plug insulator 32. The build up of these features allows the ultimate customer to selectively select the relative indexing or relative displacement of plug insulator 32 relative to plug assembly 14.
Generally, plug insulator 32 as shown in Figs. 8A-8C, is formed of a substantially cylindrical member having a raised portion or key 39 which intents into groove or keyway 31 in receptacle insulator 18. Such key and keyway combination 39, 31 permits accurate relative radial location and positioning 2 o between the insulators 18, 32.
For ease of assembly, there are raised arcuate portions 56 located about the lead bores 58 on plug insulator 32. Such arcuate raised portions 56 are utilized to interfit with bore 53 such that during assembly of the cable and leads therethrough, an interference fit is created between insulator positioner 50 and plug insulator 32. This interference or press fit connection increases the ability to handle the 25 subassembly, during assembly of plug assembly 14. Lead bores 58 through plug insulator 52 are conventional in nature.
To successfully and accurately locate plug insulator 32 within plug assembly 14, an insulator positioner 50 is utilized. As shown in Fig. 7, insulator positioner 50 includes at one end, a castellated feature or geometric shape 52, such as protuberances or shoulders about bore 53, that interfit a to complimentary, geometrically formed head 36 of plug insulator 32. The surface of feature 52 prevents relative rotation by contacting and interfering with a peripheral surface 37 on plug insulator 32. Insulator positioner 50 further includes a key means such as tab 54 which interfits with a groove or keyway 49 on latching plug 44. This prevents relative rotation when assembled between the latching plug and insulator positioner 50 and because of feature 52 and surface 37, therefore additionally preventing relative rotation 15 of plug insulator 32. The build up of these features allows the ultimate customer to selectively select the relative indexing or relative displacement of plug insulator 32 relative to plug assembly 14.
Generally, plug insulator 32 as shown in Figs. 8A-8C, is formed of a substantially cylindrical member having a raised portion or key 39 which intents into groove or keyway 31 in receptacle insulator 18. Such key and keyway combination 39, 31 permits accurate relative radial location and positioning 2 o between the insulators 18, 32.
For ease of assembly, there are raised arcuate portions 56 located about the lead bores 58 on plug insulator 32. Such arcuate raised portions 56 are utilized to interfit with bore 53 such that during assembly of the cable and leads therethrough, an interference fit is created between insulator positioner 50 and plug insulator 32. This interference or press fit connection increases the ability to handle the 25 subassembly, during assembly of plug assembly 14. Lead bores 58 through plug insulator 52 are conventional in nature.
The assembly of plug 14 is best shown in Fig. 6, as now described. The operator will take a cable 15 with leads and pass such cable through the cable grip adjuster 48.
The leads and cable will then be passed through insulator positioner 50 with the leads then inserted into plug assembly 32. When the operator has selected the relative indexes between plug insulator 32 and plug case 30 the operator s will interfit plug insulator 32 into insulator positioner 50 forcing positioning head 36 and peripheral surface 37 into the feature 52, thereby preventing relative rotation between the parts. The arcuate projections 56 will form a temporary interference fit as they are pushed into bore 53 thereby forming a subassembly of the plug insulator positioner.
Next the plug insulatorlinsulator positioner subassembly will be slid into the latching plug with the to positioner alignment tab 54 interfitting into the keyway 49 on the latching plug 44. Cable grip adjuster 48 will then be slid and connected, for example, via threads 46 to latching plug 44.
At this time, the subassembly so developed shall be pushed into plug case 30 to permit ears 40 to pass through radial opposite ports 41 in plug case 30. Such ears 40 extend out past the outer radial peripheral surface of plug 30 thereby allowing ears 40 to additionally enable relative locking between plug 15 assembly 14 and receptacle assembly 12. With such insertion of latching plug 44 into plug case 30, plug assembly 14 is complete and ready for insertion into receptacle assembly 12 to complete connector assembly 10. The sub-connection of cable grip adjuster 46 and its attachment to latching plug 44 causes.
fingers 57 formed from radial cuts or grooves within insulator positioner 50, to collapse about cable 15, as the fingers 57 interfere with the interior surface of cable grip adjuster 48.
This permits a firm grasp or 2o connection between cable 15 and plug assembly 14 eliminating or reducing possible axial.forces between the inserted leads, plug insulator 32, and cable 15.
In an alternate embodiment of the invention, as shown in Figs. 9A and 9E, an RF or electromagnetic interference (EMF) protection structure is shown and utilized.
Connector assembly 10 in this embodiment is shown with a circular shield contact inserted about the cable leads within insulator 2 s positioner 50. Such cable shield is made of an electrically conductive material and connected to the ground lead or shielding of the inserted cable. Other portions of connector assembly 10, in particular, receptacle insulator 18, plug insulator 32, and insulator positioner 50 are coated with a metallic or Conductive layer or substance to fully surround the leads of cable 15. The cable grip adjuster of this alternate embodiment as shown in Figs. 9A and 9B is different than that of the primary embodiment shown elsewhere.
An additional feature of the present invention is the creation of alternate mounting arrangements of connector assembly 10 with the customer's equipment case or box 100. As shown in Fig. 10A, a front mounting installation is possible in which the receptacle assembly 12 is installed with the particular keying of the insulators as selected with the customer's wiring harness passing through an opening 110 in equipment case 100. Assembly of the leads takes place outside of box 100. The mounting proceeds by inserting the receptacle assembly 12 into the bore 110 while a panel nut 120 secures the receptacle 12 to from the rear. In an alternate mounting, the receptacle assembly 12 is first inserted and connected to the customer's case 100 and the receptacle insulator is installed from the back, pushed through the receptacle case 16, and allowing the retention means 20 such as the one-way web or snap fit to selectively axially locate the insulator within receptacle case 16.
Construction materials for the connector assembly 10 may be made from convention materials 15 such as plastics or metal, but are preferably injection molded for standardization and cost reduction.
Alternate method of manufacturing and materials may be equivalently utilized.
While this invention has been described as having a preferred design, the present invention can be further modified within the spirit and scope of this disclosure. This application is therefore intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of the invention using its general principles. Further, this zo application is intended to cover such departures from the present disclosure as come within known or customary practice in the art to which this invention pertains and which fall within the limits of the appended claims.
The leads and cable will then be passed through insulator positioner 50 with the leads then inserted into plug assembly 32. When the operator has selected the relative indexes between plug insulator 32 and plug case 30 the operator s will interfit plug insulator 32 into insulator positioner 50 forcing positioning head 36 and peripheral surface 37 into the feature 52, thereby preventing relative rotation between the parts. The arcuate projections 56 will form a temporary interference fit as they are pushed into bore 53 thereby forming a subassembly of the plug insulator positioner.
Next the plug insulatorlinsulator positioner subassembly will be slid into the latching plug with the to positioner alignment tab 54 interfitting into the keyway 49 on the latching plug 44. Cable grip adjuster 48 will then be slid and connected, for example, via threads 46 to latching plug 44.
At this time, the subassembly so developed shall be pushed into plug case 30 to permit ears 40 to pass through radial opposite ports 41 in plug case 30. Such ears 40 extend out past the outer radial peripheral surface of plug 30 thereby allowing ears 40 to additionally enable relative locking between plug 15 assembly 14 and receptacle assembly 12. With such insertion of latching plug 44 into plug case 30, plug assembly 14 is complete and ready for insertion into receptacle assembly 12 to complete connector assembly 10. The sub-connection of cable grip adjuster 46 and its attachment to latching plug 44 causes.
fingers 57 formed from radial cuts or grooves within insulator positioner 50, to collapse about cable 15, as the fingers 57 interfere with the interior surface of cable grip adjuster 48.
This permits a firm grasp or 2o connection between cable 15 and plug assembly 14 eliminating or reducing possible axial.forces between the inserted leads, plug insulator 32, and cable 15.
In an alternate embodiment of the invention, as shown in Figs. 9A and 9E, an RF or electromagnetic interference (EMF) protection structure is shown and utilized.
Connector assembly 10 in this embodiment is shown with a circular shield contact inserted about the cable leads within insulator 2 s positioner 50. Such cable shield is made of an electrically conductive material and connected to the ground lead or shielding of the inserted cable. Other portions of connector assembly 10, in particular, receptacle insulator 18, plug insulator 32, and insulator positioner 50 are coated with a metallic or Conductive layer or substance to fully surround the leads of cable 15. The cable grip adjuster of this alternate embodiment as shown in Figs. 9A and 9B is different than that of the primary embodiment shown elsewhere.
An additional feature of the present invention is the creation of alternate mounting arrangements of connector assembly 10 with the customer's equipment case or box 100. As shown in Fig. 10A, a front mounting installation is possible in which the receptacle assembly 12 is installed with the particular keying of the insulators as selected with the customer's wiring harness passing through an opening 110 in equipment case 100. Assembly of the leads takes place outside of box 100. The mounting proceeds by inserting the receptacle assembly 12 into the bore 110 while a panel nut 120 secures the receptacle 12 to from the rear. In an alternate mounting, the receptacle assembly 12 is first inserted and connected to the customer's case 100 and the receptacle insulator is installed from the back, pushed through the receptacle case 16, and allowing the retention means 20 such as the one-way web or snap fit to selectively axially locate the insulator within receptacle case 16.
Construction materials for the connector assembly 10 may be made from convention materials 15 such as plastics or metal, but are preferably injection molded for standardization and cost reduction.
Alternate method of manufacturing and materials may be equivalently utilized.
While this invention has been described as having a preferred design, the present invention can be further modified within the spirit and scope of this disclosure. This application is therefore intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of the invention using its general principles. Further, this zo application is intended to cover such departures from the present disclosure as come within known or customary practice in the art to which this invention pertains and which fall within the limits of the appended claims.
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1. An connector assembly for connecting together two conduits or cables, said assembly comprising:
a female receptacle connector having an receptacle insulator and receptacle case with both a groove and an opening;
a male plug connector including plug case having an interfitting plug insulator, said plug case having a key that is slidable in to said groove, and at least one catch that may interfit with said opening to thereby prevent accidental separation; and a retention means for retaining said receptacle insulator within said receptacle case.
a female receptacle connector having an receptacle insulator and receptacle case with both a groove and an opening;
a male plug connector including plug case having an interfitting plug insulator, said plug case having a key that is slidable in to said groove, and at least one catch that may interfit with said opening to thereby prevent accidental separation; and a retention means for retaining said receptacle insulator within said receptacle case.
2. The connector assembly of Claim 1 in which said retention means includes a snap apron.
3. The connector assembly of Claim 1 in which said retention means includes a radially inwardly pointing web.
4. The connector assembly of Claim 1 in which said receptacle insulator includes a head with a peripheral surface, said receptacle case having a cutout corresponding to the shape of said head whereby engagement of said receptacle insulator head with said receptacle case prevents relative rotation therebetween.
5. The connector assembly of Claim 4 in which the geometry of said head permits relative indexing between said receptacle insulator and said receptacle case.
6. The connector assembly of Claim 4 in which the geometry of said head permits selectable keying between said receptacle insulator and said receptacle case.
7. The connector assembly of Claim 6 in which said head is six sided.
8. The connector assembly of Claim 1 in which said ears are formed from a double cantilever beam extension.
9. The connector assembly of Claim 1 further including a castellated insulator positioner to align said plug insulator thereby allowing relative indexing or radial relative displacement of said male plug connector to said female receptacle connector.
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