US3579283A
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Cam grip flat conductor connector
Assignee: TE Connectivity Corp
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Filing: 1968-10-04
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Granted: 1971-05-18
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Expires: 1988-10-04
Abstract
Abstract An electrical connector primarily for flat conductor cable uses a spring-loaded cam to provide backup pressure between a conductor of the cable and a contact in the connector.
Inventors
- 👤 Norman Welburn
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 14:44
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R12/00; H01R12/50; H01R12/59; H01R12/63; H01R13/00; H01R13/02; H01R13/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
160 words
A connector for making electrical connection between a side of an end portion of a flat cable and a contact member, comprising a housing of insulating material having a through passageway, a resilient contact member and a spring-loaded cam extending longitudinally of the passageway and mutually urged into abutting relation, the contact member comprising a contact spring bowed towards the cam between its ends which are held against shoulders formed in a sidewall of the Passageway, a slot extending inwardly from one end of the passageway in alignment with the interface between the contact member and the cam for reception of the end portion of the flat cable, means for limiting the extent of insertion of the flat cable into the passageway, the contact member having a lead connecting portion extending outwardly of the passageway away from the slot, reception of the end portion of the flat cable in the passageway tending to urge the cam and contact member apart.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
160 words
A connector for making electrical connection between a side of an end portion of a flat cable and a contact member, comprising a housing of insulating material having a through passageway, a resilient contact member and a spring-loaded cam extending longitudinally of the passageway and mutually urged into abutting relation, the contact member comprising a contact spring bowed towards the cam between its ends which are held against shoulders formed in a sidewall of the Passageway, a slot extending inwardly from one end of the passageway in alignment with the interface between the contact member and the cam for reception of the end portion of the flat cable, means for limiting the extent of insertion of the flat cable into the passageway, the contact member having a lead connecting portion extending outwardly of the passageway away from the slot, reception of the end portion of the flat cable in the passageway tending to urge the cam and contact member apart.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
155 words
A connector for making electrical connection between a side of an end portion of a flat cable and a contact member, comprising a housing of insulating material having a through passageway, a resilient contact member and a spring-loaded cam extending longitudinally of the passageway and mutually urged into abutting relation, the contact member comprising a further spring-loaded cam positioned on the opposite side of the passageway to the first mentioned cam, a slot extending inwardly from one end of the passageway in alignment with the interface between the contact member and the cam for reception of the end portion of the flat cable, means for limiting the extent of insertion of the flat cable into the passageway, the contact member having a lead connecting portion extending outwardly of the passageway away from the slot, reception of the end portion of the flat cable in the passageway tending to urge the cam and contact member apart.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
155 words
A connector for making electrical connection between a side of an end portion of a flat cable and a contact member, comprising a housing of insulating material having a through passageway, a resilient contact member and a spring-loaded cam extending longitudinally of the passageway and mutually urged into abutting relation, the contact member comprising a further spring-loaded cam positioned on the opposite side of the passageway to the first mentioned cam, a slot extending inwardly from one end of the passageway in alignment with the interface between the contact member and the cam for reception of the end portion of the flat cable, means for limiting the extent of insertion of the flat cable into the passageway, the contact member having a lead connecting portion extending outwardly of the passageway away from the slot, reception of the end portion of the flat cable in the passageway tending to urge the cam and contact member apart.
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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) | 1974-05-17 | 1974-11-16 | 1975-05-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-05-17 | 1978-11-16 | 1979-05-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-05-17 | 1982-11-16 | 1983-05-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |