Rotatable electrical coupling and connector therefor

摘要

A rotatable electrical coupling comprising a male connector having at least one electrical contact member for conducting or transmitting a supply current or a low-frequency control signal, and a further electrical contact member for conducting or transmitting a high-frequency and/or a high-speed data signal. The coupling further comprises a female connector for receiving the male connector such that the male connector is adapted for rotation relative to the female connector. The female connector includes complementary electrical contact members configured to maintain uninterrupted electrical contact with each of the respective contact members of the male connector throughout a relative rotational movement between the male and female connectors preferably at least about 180°. An electrical connector for such a rotatable electrical coupling, as well as a swivel or pivot joint of a mounting arm for supporting or suspending technical equipment, wherein the joint incorporates such an electrical coupling.

主权项

1. A rotatable electrical coupling comprising:
a first connector having at least one electrical contact member for conducting or transmitting a supply current or a low-frequency control signal, and a further electrical contact member for conducting or transmitting a high-frequency and/or a high-speed data signal; and a second connector to be coupled with the first connector such that the first and second connectors are adapted for rotation relative to one another, wherein the second connector includes complementary electrical contact members engageable with the contact members of the first connector such that they maintain uninterrupted electrical contact members with each of the respective contact members of the first connector throughout a relative rotational movement between the first and second connectors, preferably through an angle of at least about 180°,wherein the first connector is a male connector and the second connector is a female connector adapted to releasably receive the male connector, wherein the female connector member comprises at least one complementary electrical contact member arranged inside the cavity or socket and arranged around or extending circumferentially of the cavity or socket.