CA2329849A1 - Power connector ground polarization insert and connector used therewith - Google Patents

Power connector ground polarization insert and connector used therewith Download PDF

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CA2329849A1
CA2329849A1 CA002329849A CA2329849A CA2329849A1 CA 2329849 A1 CA2329849 A1 CA 2329849A1 CA 002329849 A CA002329849 A CA 002329849A CA 2329849 A CA2329849 A CA 2329849A CA 2329849 A1 CA2329849 A1 CA 2329849A1
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David John Shappell
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ABB Installation Products International LLC
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/64—Means for preventing incorrect coupling

Abstract

The present invention provides a removable, "snap-in" ground polarization insert for a power connector that accommodates insertion of a corresponding ground polarization pin therein. The insert is molded from the same insulative material as the surrounding housing. The insert remains separate from the connector until assembly of the final product, enabling the user to determine the requisite combination of a proper insert configuration and a corresponding plug or receptacle that is currently available in the inventory. The ability to delay assembly of the connector and insert thereby allows use of the connector with pre-existing plugs and receptacles in view of available inventory and current customer demands.
CA002329849A 1999-12-30 2000-12-28 Power connector ground polarization insert and connector used therewith Expired - Fee Related CA2329849C (en)

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