Patent ID: 6913480
Filing Date: 2005-07-05
Classification: H01R,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A connector for making electrical connection with a mating interface comprising: a hollow cylindrical conductor having a longitudinal axis; a member located within the conductor and capable of making a mechanical connection with the mating interface, the conductor and member being relatively movable in the direction of the longitudinal axis; and resilient means located between the conductor and member; and the connector having a first state in which the conductor and member are maintained in a position relative to one another such that the resilient means applies a force between them to urge them together, and the connector having a second state in which, after a mechanical connection has been made between the member and the mating interface, the force applied by the resilient means takes effect to relatively move the conductor and member towards one another whereby an electrical connection is made between the conductor and a component of the mating interface.