Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Electro-mechanical connector for solar arrays
- Patent Title (中): 太阳能电池阵列的机电连接器
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Application No.: US12787602Application Date: 2010-05-26
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Publication No.: US08096842B2Publication Date: 2012-01-17
- Inventor: Daniel Poon , Kyle Smith
- Applicant: Daniel Poon , Kyle Smith
- Applicant Address: US CA Foothill Ranch
- Assignee: Bal Seal Engineering, Inc.
- Current Assignee: Bal Seal Engineering, Inc.
- Current Assignee Address: US CA Foothill Ranch
- Agency: Klein, O'Neill & Singh, LLP
- Main IPC: H01R13/33
- IPC: H01R13/33

Abstract:
A connector assembly is provided for connecting two planar surfaces or structures together to permit electrical transmission between the two. As described, the connector have at least two housing sections having grooves formed therein for receiving springs, such as canted coil springs. The springs are configured to provide constant mechanical and electrical connection between multiple parts and allow for small motions between such parts. By allowing for movement of the connected parts, adequate connection during thermal changes and/or vibrations is maintained. This is possible due to the spring contact interface between the connector assembly and the connecting parts, which allows relative movement between the springs and the connecting parts.
Public/Granted literature
- US20100304623A1 ELECTRO-MECHANICAL CONNECTOR FOR SOLAR ARRAYS Public/Granted day:2010-12-02
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