Accession Number:

AD0163934

Title:

Quick-Disconnect Electrical Connector.

Descriptive Note:

Patent,

Corporate Author:

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY WASHINGTON D C

Personal Author(s):

• Gauchat,Richard H.
• Sabel,Nathan W.

Report Date:

1973-03-27

Pagination or Media Count:

4.0

Abstract:

The patent describes a quick-disconnect electrical connector having a tubular body with an outwardly extending tapered surface and a barrel having a plurality of resilient fingers surrounding said tapered surface. Cam means are provided for moving said barrel relative to said tubular body whereby said fingers are outwardly extended. A pair of electrical contacts are provided inside said tubular body for engaging with contacts in a mating connector.

Descriptors:

• (*ELECTRIC CONNECTORS
• DISCONNECT FITTINGS)
• (*PATENTS
• ELECTRIC CONNECTORS)

Subject Categories:

• Electrical and Electronic Equipment

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE