Patent ID: 6893284
Filing Date: 2005-05-17
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. A connector for interconnecting or mutually isolating two or more circuits, comprising first and second interengageable connector elements each of which is connected in use to a respective circuit and at least one of which supports wherein the connector elements comprise means for ensuring that on interengagement the contact bolder is not displaced from the first to the second position unless the third contact is interconnected with a contact of the other connector element, the connector elements comprise means for ensuring that on disengagement the contact holder is displaced from the second to the first position, and the connector elements comprise means for ensuring that on disengagement the first and second contacts separate before the third contact is separated from the said contact of the other connector element and such that when separated the first and second contacts are located within a closed chamber defined within the said at least one connector element, means being provided for locking the third contact of the contact holder to the said contact of the other connector element unless the first and second contacts are separated.