US3569918A
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Multipiece electrical contact
Assignee: TDK Micronas GmbH
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Filing: 1969-10-30
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Granted: 1971-03-09
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Expires: 1989-10-30
Abstract
Abstract A multipiece electrical contact having a mating portion, the front end of which is adapted to be interconnected with the mating portion of another electrical contact and a termination portion, the rear end of which is adapted to be secured to a conductor. One of the portions has a member extending therefrom for insertion into a bore formed at the other end of the other portion with the insertion of the member into the bore forming a tight fit. Each of the portions may contain shoulders which abut shoulders of an insulating member so that the contact may be captivated in the insulator.
Inventors
- 👤 Bruce K Arnold
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 17:50
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
193 words
A multipiece electrical contact for assembly in a one-piece insulator member comprising: said insulator member having a front end and a rear end and having a bore with a forward facing shoulder formed at one end of said bore and rearward facing shoulder formed at the other end of said bore; and multipiece contact being formed of a mating portion and a terminating portion, said mating portion having a rearward facing shoulder and said terminating portion having a forward facing shoulder, said mating portion and said terminating portion being inserted from the front end and the rear end, respectively, of said insulator member and wherein said contact portions are secured to each other and wherein said rearward facing shoulder of said mating portion abuts said forward facing shoulder of said insulator member and said forward shoulder of said terminating portion abuts said rearward facing shoulder of said insulator member, one of said portions having a cylindrical member extending from its shoulder into said bore and the other of said portions having a shank member extending from its shoulder into said bore and mating with said cylindrical member and forming a tight fit therewith.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
193 words
A multipiece electrical contact for assembly in a one-piece insulator member comprising: said insulator member having a front end and a rear end and having a bore with a forward facing shoulder formed at one end of said bore and rearward facing shoulder formed at the other end of said bore; and multipiece contact being formed of a mating portion and a terminating portion, said mating portion having a rearward facing shoulder and said terminating portion having a forward facing shoulder, said mating portion and said terminating portion being inserted from the front end and the rear end, respectively, of said insulator member and wherein said contact portions are secured to each other and wherein said rearward facing shoulder of said mating portion abuts said forward facing shoulder of said insulator member and said forward shoulder of said terminating portion abuts said rearward facing shoulder of said insulator member, one of said portions having a cylindrical member extending from its shoulder into said bore and the other of said portions having a shank member extending from its shoulder into said bore and mating with said cylindrical member and forming a tight fit therewith.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
A multipiece electrical contact in accordance with claim 1 wherein the front end of said cylindrical member abuts the shoulder of said shank member.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-03-08 | 1974-09-07 | 1975-03-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-03-08 | 1978-09-07 | 1979-03-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-03-08 | 1982-09-07 | 1983-03-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |