Connector and cable with torque-limiting features

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9997875
APP PUB NO 20170271825A1
SERIAL NO

15070906

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A connector includes separate portions that rotatably couple together and form a connector. The portions include elements for defining cavities and or slots therebetween that accept one or more shear elements, such as shear pins for the purposes of coupling the separate portions together in forming a unitary connector. The connector might be used between a cable and another connector or could form part of the connector on a cable. The shear element is configured for engaging the various portions and spanning across the interface for joining the portions together. The shear element is configured for breaking when a sufficient torque force is applied between the connector portions.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Roe, Christopher Lake Forest, US 1 8
Tran, Hau Anaheim, US 12 36

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