Patent ID: 7841865

Claim:
A spring probe receptacle assembly for making electrical contact between two circuit boards, wiring assemblies, or a combination of the two, comprising: a socket assembly and a plug assembly, said socket and plug assemblies configured to removably interface with each other to form an electrical connection; a plurality of stationary electrical contacts contained within said socket assembly, wherein said stationary electrical contacts are configured in a circular orientation; a plurality of spring contact probes contained within said plug assembly, wherein said spring contact probes are configured to provide pressure on said stationary electrical contacts, when interfaced, sufficient to provide electrical connection; a plurality of socket guides partially surrounding said stationary electrical contacts, wherein said socket guides are configured to guide said spring contact probes into the correct position, said socket guides defining a plurality of channels therebetween; and whereby said stationary electrical contacts and said spring contact probes are configured in an axisymmetric orientation such that electrical contact is established between said plug assembly and said socket assembly regardless of said plug assembly and said socket assembly's respective rotational orientation.