Patent ID: 6129567
Filing Date: 2000-10-10
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
In combination, a first electrical connector assembly and a second complimentary connector,said first electrical connector assembly comprising an actuating slide with at least one part of elongated construction with, at one end, means for actuating;said second complimentary connector having an essentially closed circumferential collar having an inner surface for receiving the first electrical connector assembly, with at least one pin positioned on said inner surface of said collar, the actuating slide being integrated into an arcuate depression of the first connector assembly and co-operating with said at least one pin of the second connector in order to plug the connectors together, said at least one pin being moved through a guide groove in the actuating slide during the actuation of the slide in order to connect or separate the connectors, the actuating slide and the arcuate depression of the first electrical connector assembly having complimentary guide means which guide the actuating slide essentially on a circular arcuate track during the actuation.