US3585572A
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Clip connector terminal for insulated conductors
Assignee: TE Connectivity Germany GmbH
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Filing: 1969-04-24
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Granted: 1971-06-15
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Expires: 1989-04-24
Abstract
Abstract Between two relatively movable parts of a clip connector there is inserted an insulated electric conductor which, as said parts are moved into a closed position, is stripped by virtue of cooperating shearing edges of said parts. In its closed position, the clip connector securely clamps the stripped conductor in a gap defined by the two parts.
Inventors
- 👤 Heinz Krone
- 👤 Wilhelm Hoffmann
- 👤 Rolf Autenrieth
- 👤 Joachim Rott
- 👤 Lothar Zerrenner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 18:13
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R4/00; H01R4/24; H01R4/2491; H01R4/2404; H01R4/2412
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
195 words
A clip connector terminal for insulated conductors, comprising A. a first part including 1 a circular opening, 2. a plate member fixedly secured to said first part and (B) a second part formed as a circular member held rotatably with respect to said first in said circular opening, said first and second parts adapted to assume an open and closed position; said second part including 1. a radial bore into which a tool for rotating said second part is insertable, 2. an eccentric lug; said insulated conductor, when said first and second parts are in said open position, is adapted to be introduced into said clip connector between said eccentric lug and said plate member, said eccentric lug having an edge portion constituting a stripping means, said edge portion, when said lug is moved towards said closed position during rotation of said second part with respect to said first part, cooperates with said plate member to strip said conductor; said plate member and said edge portion of said lug, when in said closed position, defining a clamping gap having a width slightly smaller than the diameter of the stripped conductor for securely holding the latter.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
195 words
A clip connector terminal for insulated conductors, comprising A. a first part including 1 a circular opening, 2. a plate member fixedly secured to said first part and (B) a second part formed as a circular member held rotatably with respect to said first in said circular opening, said first and second parts adapted to assume an open and closed position; said second part including 1. a radial bore into which a tool for rotating said second part is insertable, 2. an eccentric lug; said insulated conductor, when said first and second parts are in said open position, is adapted to be introduced into said clip connector between said eccentric lug and said plate member, said eccentric lug having an edge portion constituting a stripping means, said edge portion, when said lug is moved towards said closed position during rotation of said second part with respect to said first part, cooperates with said plate member to strip said conductor; said plate member and said edge portion of said lug, when in said closed position, defining a clamping gap having a width slightly smaller than the diameter of the stripped conductor for securely holding the latter.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
47 words
a plate member fixedly secured to said first part and (B) a second part formed as a circular member held rotatably with respect to said first in said circular opening, said first and second parts adapted to assume an open and closed position; said second part including
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
47 words
a plate member fixedly secured to said first part and (B) a second part formed as a circular member held rotatably with respect to said first in said circular opening, said first and second parts adapted to assume an open and closed position; said second part including
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
114 words
an eccentric lug; said insulated conductor, when said first and second parts are in said open position, is adapted to be introduced into said clip connector between said eccentric lug and said plate member, said eccentric lug having an edge portion constituting a stripping means, said edge portion, when said lug is moved towards said closed position during rotation of said second part with respect to said first part, cooperates with said plate member to strip said conductor; said plate member and said edge portion of said lug, when in said closed position, defining a clamping gap having a width slightly smaller than the diameter of the stripped conductor for securely holding the latter.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
114 words
an eccentric lug; said insulated conductor, when said first and second parts are in said open position, is adapted to be introduced into said clip connector between said eccentric lug and said plate member, said eccentric lug having an edge portion constituting a stripping means, said edge portion, when said lug is moved towards said closed position during rotation of said second part with respect to said first part, cooperates with said plate member to strip said conductor; said plate member and said edge portion of said lug, when in said closed position, defining a clamping gap having a width slightly smaller than the diameter of the stripped conductor for securely holding the latter.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
A clip connector as defined in claim 1 wherein said circular opening of said first part is resiliently deformable.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
A clip connector as defined in claim 2, wherein said first part is formed of a member having an accordionlike folded portion holding said second part.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
31 words
A clip connector as defined in claim 2, wherein said first part is provided with a throughgoing slot extending from said circular opening to the outer face of said first part.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
29 words
A clip connector as defined in claim 2 wherein said first part is provided with a plurality of nonthroughgoing slots extending from said circular opening in said first part.
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) | 1974-06-14 | 1974-12-14 | 1975-06-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-06-14 | 1978-12-14 | 1979-06-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-06-14 | 1982-12-14 | 1983-06-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |