Pogo pin connector
The application is directed to various connector and sensor assemblies are described. The connector can have an opening that has a first surface and second surface that are opposite each other. The connector can include a plurality of retractable electrical connectors that extend from the first surface and a lock structure that is located on the second surface. The sensor assembly can include a body portion and a proximal end. The proximal end has a top side and a bottom side. The top side includes a plurality of electrical contacts that is configured to interact with the plurality of retractable electrical connectors. The bottom side includes a key structure that is configured to interact with the lock structure in the connector.
1. A sensor assembly comprising:
a body portion; and
a proximal end connected to the body portion and configured to be removably inserted into an opening of a corresponding female connector, the proximal end comprising a top side and a bottom side,
wherein the top side comprises a plurality of electrical contacts, a first protrusion, and a second protrusion, the first protrusion being on an opposite side of the top side from the second protrusion,
wherein the bottom side comprises a key structure configured to fit into a lock structure of the corresponding female connector; and
wherein the body portion is positioned outside of the corresponding female connector.
2. The sensor assembly of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of electrical contacts are positioned on a flat surface of the top side.
3. The sensor assembly of claim 2 , wherein the plurality of electrical contacts are in a staggered configuration on the top side.
4. The sensor assembly of claim 2 , wherein the plurality of electrical contacts comprise 10 electrical contacts.
5. The sensor assembly of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of electrical contacts comprises a plurality of contact pads.
6. The sensor assembly of claim 5 , wherein the plurality of contact pads comprises 10 contact pads.
7. The sensor assembly of claim 1 , wherein the key structure comprises a bottom receptor configured to engage the lock structure.
8. The sensor assembly of claim 7 , wherein the key structure comprises a bottom protrusion configured to engage the lock structure.
9. The sensor assembly of claim 1 , wherein the key structure comprises a bottom protrusion configured to engage the lock structure.
10. The sensor assembly of claim 1 , wherein the key structure comprises a plurality of detents configured to engage the lock structure.
11. The sensor assembly of claim 1 , wherein the proximal end comprises a right side and a left side opposite the right side, the right side comprising a first indentation, the left side comprising a second indentation, the first indentation and the second indentation being configured to engage the corresponding female connector.
12. The sensor assembly of claim 11 , wherein the first protrusion and the second protrusion are closer to the first indentation and the second indentation than the body portion.
13. The sensor assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first protrusion and the second protrusion are closer to the key structure than the body portion.
14. The sensor assembly of claim 1 , wherein the proximal end comprises a tapered surface configured to facilitate insertion of the proximal end into the corresponding female connector.
15. The sensor assembly of claim 1 , wherein the proximal end comprises a tapered surface configured to fit against a tapered surface of the corresponding female connector when the proximal end is connected to the corresponding female connector.
16. The sensor assembly of claim 1 , wherein the proximal end comprises a lip that is configured to enter the opening prior to the key structure when the proximal end is inserted into the opening.
17. The sensor assembly of claim 1 , wherein the body portion comprises a plurality of grips configured to be pressed by a user while the proximal end is inserted into the opening.
18. The sensor assembly of claim 1 , in combination with the corresponding female connector.
19. The sensor assembly of claim 1 , in combination with the corresponding female connector, the corresponding female connector comprising a plurality of retractable connectors configured to electrically connect to the plurality of electrical contacts.