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US3567998A
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Corner edge connector for printed circuit boards
Assignee: RCA Licensing Corp
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Filing: 1968-05-13
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Granted: 1971-03-02
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Expires: 1988-05-13
Abstract
Abstract Disclosed is an L-shaped edge connector for the use with circuit modules such as printed circuit boards. The inner L-shaped surface of the connector is formed with a slotted channel adapted to receive the leading edge of the board in its base portion. The base of the connector is further fitted with spring contacts for securing and making electrical contact with the leading edge of the board. The slotted channel within the upright portion of the connector is adapted to receive an adjacent edge of the board and provide lateral support thereto.
Inventors
- 👤 John M Ammerman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 03:58
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02B; H02B1/00; H01; H01R; H01R12/00; H01R12/70; H01R12/71; H01R12/72; H01R12/721
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
An edge connector formed of dielectric material for use with a printed circuit board comprising: an L-shaped connector body defined solely by a substantially straight base member and a single side member depending at an angle therefrom forming a continuous integral corner socket and support for said circuit board; said base member formed with a slotted channel adapted to receive a portion of the leading edge of said circuit board; said side member providing lateral support to said circuit board via an edge of said board adjacent said leading edge; and means for providing electrical registration between said connector and said circuit board, said means adapted for engagement with corresponding means situated on said circuit board for electrically coupling said latter means to said connector.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
An edge connector formed of dielectric material for use with a printed circuit board comprising: an L-shaped connector body defined solely by a substantially straight base member and a single side member depending at an angle therefrom forming a continuous integral corner socket and support for said circuit board; said base member formed with a slotted channel adapted to receive a portion of the leading edge of said circuit board; said side member providing lateral support to said circuit board via an edge of said board adjacent said leading edge; and means for providing electrical registration between said connector and said circuit board, said means adapted for engagement with corresponding means situated on said circuit board for electrically coupling said latter means to said connector.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
An edge connector as defined in claim 1 further comprising means for securing said connector to a supporting structure, said securing means formed as an integral part of said body.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
52 words
An edge connector as defined in claim 1 wherein said side member includes a channel disposed therein substantially coplanar with said base member channel and in communication therewith for receiving only portions of the corresponding edges of said printed circuit board therein, said edges being disposed at said angle to each other.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
219 words
A multicontact edge connector for securing a printed circuit board to a supporting structure, comprising: an L-shaped body made of dielectric material, said body being defined solely by a substantially straight base member and a single side member depending at a right angle therefrom forming a continuous unitary corner socket and support for said circuit board; the inner L-shaped surface of said body defined by said base and side members formed with a continuous channel disposed therein; said channel adapted to receiVe only a portion of each of the respective edges of said circuit board when inserted therein; a plurality of conductive contact members having a terminal portion and a contact portion, said contact members being disposed in said base member; said contact portion being disposed in communication with said base member channel, said terminal portion extending beyond said base member at a side oppositely disposed said channel, said contact portions registering with corresponding conductors disposed on said printed circuit board when inserted in said channel; detent means for securing said connector to said supporting structure, said detent means formed as a unitary part of said body and adapted to engage with corresponding detent means formed within said supporting structure; and means formed as a unitary part of said side member for securing said circuit board to said connector.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
219 words
A multicontact edge connector for securing a printed circuit board to a supporting structure, comprising: an L-shaped body made of dielectric material, said body being defined solely by a substantially straight base member and a single side member depending at a right angle therefrom forming a continuous unitary corner socket and support for said circuit board; the inner L-shaped surface of said body defined by said base and side members formed with a continuous channel disposed therein; said channel adapted to receiVe only a portion of each of the respective edges of said circuit board when inserted therein; a plurality of conductive contact members having a terminal portion and a contact portion, said contact members being disposed in said base member; said contact portion being disposed in communication with said base member channel, said terminal portion extending beyond said base member at a side oppositely disposed said channel, said contact portions registering with corresponding conductors disposed on said printed circuit board when inserted in said channel; detent means for securing said connector to said supporting structure, said detent means formed as a unitary part of said body and adapted to engage with corresponding detent means formed within said supporting structure; and means formed as a unitary part of said side member for securing said circuit board to said connector.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1974-03-01 | 1974-08-31 | 1975-03-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-03-01 | 1978-08-31 | 1979-03-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-03-01 | 1982-08-31 | 1983-03-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |