Sequential connecting device.

摘要

A plug (14) and socket (10) arrangement is provided for allowing the making of a plurality of contacts sequentially. The socket has a set of circumferentially spaced contacts (22), and the plug also has a set of circumferentially spaced contacts (18) positioned to coact with the contacts in the socket when the plug is inserted into the socket. At least two of the contacts in either the set of contacts on the plug or in the socket are axially spaced to thereby allow sequential making or breaking of contacts upon insertion or removal of the plug in the socket.