AIRCRAFT GROUND POWER CONNECTOR

摘要

An aircraft ground power connector for use in an aircraft ground power support system providing electrical power from a ground power unit through a ground power cable to the ground power receptacle of a parked aircraft. The axis of the portion of the connector housing which engages the aircraft ground power receptacle is angled relative to the axis of the portion of the housing which receives the ground power cable to minimize mechanical stress on the aircraft ground power receptacle when the connector is installed therein and to render the connector easier to insert and remove from the aircraft receptacle. Additionally, the ground power connector includes a capacitor connected to an electrical circuit within the connector supplying do voltage to the aircraft ground power receptacle to mitigate momentary voltage drops at the receptacle resulting from momentary surges in current demand by the aircraft.

主权项

1. An aircraft ground power connector for use in an aircraft ground power support system connecting a ground power unit through a ground power cable to the ground power receptacle of a parked aircraft, comprising:
a connector housing having a first portion adapted to engage the aircraft ground power receptacle, and a second portion adapted to securely receive the ground power cable, and wherein the axis of said first housing portion forms an angle relative to the axis of said second housing portion to reduce bending stress on the receptacle when the connector is inserted therein.