(under the class definition) Electrical connector combined with means in addition to any coupling means and any conductors electrically connected thereby, acting either in conjunction with or independently with those components of the device to forcibly uncouple the connector both physically and electrically from a mating connector.
(1) Note. Structure utilizing the force of an explosive device to separate one electrical connector from another is included herein.
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180, for an electrical connector having means for causing the contacts to separate from a mating member by a snap action, wherein such means does not cause separation of the connector assembly from a mating connector assembly.
266+, for a coupling part with plug prong deflecting or socket spreading, means to permit uncoupling where such means does not cause separation of the coupled parts.
296+, for an electrical connector with coupling movement actuating means, generally.
