US3590330A
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Fused printed circuit board interconnector
Assignee: TE Connectivity Corp
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Filing: 1969-05-29
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Granted: 1971-06-29
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Expires: 1989-05-29
Abstract
Abstract A two-part box shell contains a stack of spaced printed circuit boards interconnected at one side of the box by comb-contacts which project above the stack for interconnection by fuses accessible through a cover. Other sides of the box are apertured for receiving multicontact edge connectors engaging the boards of the stack. Harness wires in groups are interconnected through the circuit boards and the fuses in circuit paths determined by the printed circuit patterns which can be changed, for example, to adapt the device to the requirements of specific automobile wiring systems.
Inventors
- 👤 Wladimiro Teagno
- 👤 Leonardo Santini
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 19:14
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R12/00; H01R12/70; H01R12/71; H01R12/75; H01R12/72; H01R12/721; H01R13/00; H01R13/66; H01R13/68; H01R24/00; H01R24/76; H01R13/40; H01R13/405; H01R13/415; H01R13/42; H01R13/422; H01R13/4223; H01R13/428; H01R13/432; H01R2107/00; H01R2201/00; H01R2201/26; H01R31/00; H01R31/02; H01R9/00; H01R9/03; H01R9/031
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
157 words
A circuit junction block for interconnecting a plurality of circuit conductors in a predetermined circuit pattern, a plurality of circuit boaRds 11 mounted in a frame 2, 3 in generally parallel spaced relationship, the frame being formed as a generally rectanguloid box containing the circuit boards, each circuit board 11 having circuit paths on at least one side, the sides of the box having apertures 5 at which edge portions of the boards 11 are exposed, terminal portions of the circuit paths being disposed at the exposed edge portions of the boards, the apertures 5 being arranged to receive respective multiple contact edge connectors 6 having a plurality of edge contacts 55, connected to respective circuit conductors 7 and engageable with edges of respective boards 11 for electrically connecting with the terminal portions of the circuit paths, selected circuit paths of different boards being interconnected by transverse conductors 13, 14 extending transversely of the circuit boards 11.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
157 words
A circuit junction block for interconnecting a plurality of circuit conductors in a predetermined circuit pattern, a plurality of circuit boaRds 11 mounted in a frame 2, 3 in generally parallel spaced relationship, the frame being formed as a generally rectanguloid box containing the circuit boards, each circuit board 11 having circuit paths on at least one side, the sides of the box having apertures 5 at which edge portions of the boards 11 are exposed, terminal portions of the circuit paths being disposed at the exposed edge portions of the boards, the apertures 5 being arranged to receive respective multiple contact edge connectors 6 having a plurality of edge contacts 55, connected to respective circuit conductors 7 and engageable with edges of respective boards 11 for electrically connecting with the terminal portions of the circuit paths, selected circuit paths of different boards being interconnected by transverse conductors 13, 14 extending transversely of the circuit boards 11.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
A junction block as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that the transversely extending conductors 13, 14 are interconnected in pairs or groups through functional electrical components 22.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
A junction block as claimed in claim 1 characterized in that the transversely extending conductors 13, 14 comprise comblike contact strips, each provided with a series of contact forks 14 engaging edges of respective circuit boards 11.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
42 words
A junction block as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that each contact strip 13,14 projects above the stack of boards 11 and the projecting contact portions 19 of adjacent strips are interconnected through fuse elements 22 or other functional electrical components.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
109 words
A junction block as claimed in claim 4, characterized in that the projecting portions 19 of the contact strips 13,14 are each formed with an additional contact fork 19 the additional contact fork engaging an end of a contact tab 27,36 extending generally parallel to the boards 11, the contact tabs being bent up at ends 20,30 remote from the contact strips 13,14 the bent up portions 30 of alternate contact tabs being disposed further from the contact strips 13,14 than the bent up portions 20 of intermediate tabs, the functional electrical components 22 being releasably gripped between the bent up portions 20,30 of intermediate and alternate contact tabs.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
41 words
A junction block as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that at each aperture 5 in the box, at least one of the boards 11 is provided with a hole 49 for engaging a latch device 48 of a connector 6.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
44 words
A junction block as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that the transversely extending conductors 13,14 extend into a compartment containing functional components 22 interconnecting selected transversely extending conductors 13,14, the compartment having an openable lid 4 for access to the functional components 22.
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) | 1974-06-28 | 1974-12-28 | 1975-06-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-06-28 | 1978-12-28 | 1979-06-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-06-28 | 1982-12-28 | 1983-06-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |