Connector assembly
Abstract
Abstract THE INVENTION COMPRISES A PLUG CONNECTOR AND A MATING RECEPTACLE CONNECTOR WITH ONE OF THE CONNECTORS SECURED WITHIN A HOUSING. A PAIR OF LOCKING SPRING MEMBERS ARE SECURED AT ONE END TO THE HOUSING AND EXTEND GENERALLY PARALLEL TO THE AXIS OF ITS ASSOCIATED MEMBERS AND TERMINATES IN A LIP-SHAPED MEMBER. THE OTHER CONNECTOR IS SECURED TO ONE END OF EACH OF A PAIR OF BRACKETS, THE OTHER ENDS OF THE BRACKETS EXTEND SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL TO THE AXIS OF ITS ASSOCIATED CONNECTOR AND TERMINATE IN A RAMPSHAPED SECTION WHICH EXTENDS INWARDLY TOWARD ITS ASSOCCIATED CONNECTOR. THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE LIP-SHAPED MEMBERS IS LESS THAN THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE RAMPSHAPED BRACKETS. UPON MATING OF THE CONNECTORS, THE LIPSHAPED MEMBER RIDES UP THE RAMP INCLINE OF AN ASSOCIATED LOCKING RAMP BRACKET AND SNAPS INTO PLACE IN A POSITIVE ABUTTING RELATIONSHIP WITH THE RAMP INCLINE IN ORDER TO RESTRICT THE BACKING OFF OF THE MATED CONNECTORS. THE HOUSING TO WHICH ONE OF THE CONNECTORS IS SECURED IS USED TO HOUSE A CABLE CLAMP FOR PROTECTING CABLE WIRES FROM UNDUE STRAIN.
Inventors
- 👤 George S Johnson
- 👤 Stanley Schachnow
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-02-22 | 1974-08-24 | 1975-02-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-02-22 | 1978-08-24 | 1979-02-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-02-22 | 1982-08-24 | 1983-02-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |