| 摘要 |
A slip plate assembly (40) for supplying electrical current under rotational and translational force applications, includes a housing (39) and at least one draw unit (70). While subjected to rotational and translational forces, each draw unit (70) disposed within the housing (39) supplies electric current from a power source (not shown) to a receiving system (90). Each draw unit (70) includes a first electroplate (71), a second electroplate (72), and a plurality of rolling members (76) positioned within a gap (85) formed between the first and second electroplates (71, 72). In traversing this gap (85), each rolling member of the plurality of rolling members (76) contacts the first and second electroplates (71, 72) to create an electrical circuit path therebetween. Each draw unit (70) further includes a support spacer (78) and a resilient element (77). In effect, the support spacer (78) is a stationary platform for enabling the resilient element (77) to push the second plate (72) and the plurality of rolling members (76) against the first electroplate (71). Under rotational and translational forces, the resilient element (77) ensures that the plurality of rolling members (76) contact the first and second electroplates (71, 72) and, thus, maintain the electrical circuit path therebetween. Optionally, to protect the slip plate assembly (40) from external environmental factors, the slip plate assembly (40) may be sealed within an attachment manifold arrangement (100).
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