Title: Snap action connector

Abstract: An electrical connector having a breech lock is provided with a snap action or over-center spring such as a Belleville Washer. This is effective to positively bias all of the working parts of the connector into the fully mated or unmated positions. It is also effective to maintain the connector and the electrical contacts therein mated even though it may be subjected to large forces resulting from acceleration, vibration, etc., and to maintain all of the interfaces sealed even though the sealing materials may shrink, etc., from aging, etc.

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Inventors: McCormick, Larry L. (Los Angeles, CA, US)

Application Number: 535291
Filing Date: 1974-12-23
Publication_date: 1976-03-23
Assignee: G & H Technology, Inc. (Santa Monica, CA)
Primary Class(es): 439/311
Other Classes:
US Patent Ref:

3016249	Jan, 1962	Contreras et al.	285/340.
3212050	Oct, 1965	Stark	339/90.
3368182	Feb, 1968	Culver	339/91.
3848950	Nov, 1974	McCormick et al.	339/90.

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Primary Examiner: McGlynn, Joseph H.
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: Sadler; Dan R.