Abstract: An electrical connector socket, particularly for electrical connectors comprising a plurality of pin and socket connections in mating connector assemblies. The conductive socket members, according to the invention, are generally tubular with axial slitting extending from the aperture to form a split-tine arrangement. The converging internal shape of the socket member, according to the invention, is produced by machining, drawing, or other processes not affecting the uniform stress/strain characteristics at the root of the tines. The lateral friction force gripping a pin inserted into the aperture of the socket member is thereby made more predictable and uniform from sample-to-sample, allowing the design of a low-insertion force, multicontact connector.

Abstract: An electrical connector socket, particularly for electrical connectors comprising a plurality of pin and socket connections in mating connector assemblies. The conductive socket members, according to the invention, are generally tubular with axial slitting extending from the aperture to form a split-tine arrangement. The converging internal shape of the socket member, according to the invention, is produced by machining, drawing, or other processes not affecting the uniform stress/strain characteristics at the root of the tines. The lateral friction force gripping a pin inserted into the aperture of the socket member is thereby made more predictable and uniform from sample-to-sample, allowing the design of a low-insertion force, multicontact connector.

Abstract: An electrical connector including a telescoping barrel and shell arrangement with a coupling nut to draw them together so that a shell end surface abuts a shoulder on the barrel. Spring biased detents on the coupling nut engage corresponding cams on the shell to hold the shell tightly and securely against the shoulder. Contact and other wear due to vibration is thus minimized or eliminated.