Patent ID: 6129568
Filing Date: 2000-10-10
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
An interchangeable electrical connector, comprising:a connector body comprising a conical portion having a longitudinal axis, the connector body further comprising, a threaded portion being coaxial with the conical portion of the connector body;an electrical contact means located at a front end of the connector body for engaging an electrical terminal; andan adapter body comprising a conical portion having a longitudinal axis and being shaped for cooperative engagement with the conical portion of the connector body, the adapter body further comprising a threaded portion being coaxial to the conical portion of the adapter body for cooperative engagement with the threaded portion of the connector body, wherein cooperative rotation of the connector body relative to the adapter body draws the conical portion of the connector body into engagement with the conical portion of the adapter body, thereby to secure the connector body to the adapter bodywherein said connector body conical portion is defined by a taper in an angular range of 7 degrees to 45 degrees,wherein said adapter body conical portion is defined by a taper in an angular range of 7 degrees to 45 degrees, andwherein said connector body conical portion taper is less than said adapter body conical portion taper by a taper difference in an angular range of greater than 0 degrees to 3 degrees.