CPC H01R 13/6205 (2013.01) [H01R 13/24 (2013.01)] | 20 Claims |
1. A connector comprising:
a plug defining a channel extending between a plug inlet defined by the plug and a plug outlet defined by the plug, wherein the plug inlet is configured to mechanically engage a first conduit, and wherein the plug defines a plug armature;
a socket configured to mechanically engage a second conduit, wherein the plug is configured to mechanically mate with the socket;
an electromagnet configured to generate a magnetic field when the electromagnet receives an electric current; and
a control circuit configured to provide the electric current to the electromagnet,
wherein the plug is configured to cause the control circuit to provide the electric current to the electromagnet when the plug mechanically mates with the socket, and
wherein the electromagnet is configured to cause the magnetic field to generate a magnetic force on the plug armature to help sustain the mechanical mating of the plug and the socket.
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