Patent ID: 7699634

Claim:
A processing chamber electrical connector ( 200 ) having a longitudinal axis (L) defining a forward to rear direction, and comprising: an electrically insulating connector housing ( 240 ) having a forward surface ( 242 ) and a rear surface ( 246 ); an electrically insulating sleeve ( 250 ) extending along the longitudinal axis (L) and projecting from the rear surface ( 246 ) of the connector housing ( 240 ); an electrically insulating relief housing ( 210 ) extending along the longitudinal axis (L) and projecting from the forward surface ( 242 ) of the connector housing ( 240 ); an electrically conductive contact shaft ( 270 ) disposed in a hollow sleeve cavity ( 255 ) formed in the sleeve ( 250 ), the contact shaft ( 270 ) having a forward end ( 270 A) terminating above the rear surface ( 246 ) of the connector housing ( 240 ), and a rear end ( 270 B) provided with at least one electrical contact ( 274 ); and a spring ( 260 ) occupying a portion of the hollow sleeve cavity ( 255 ) between the electrically conductive contact shaft ( 270 ) and the electrically insulating sleeve ( 250 ), the spring ( 260 ) biasing the contact shaft ( 270 ) towards the rear direction.