US3594698A
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Low insertion force connector assembly
Assignee: TDK Micronas GmbH
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Filing: 1969-06-30
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Granted: 1971-07-20
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Expires: 1989-06-30
Abstract
Abstract An electrical connector assembly having a low insertion force upon mating of a first connector member and a second connector member. Each of the connector members contains contacts mounted in bores formed therein. The contacts of one of the connector members extends forwardly from the bore. A split insulator member in one of the connector members forms a pair of actuating plates with centrally mounted drive for moving the actuating plates in opposite directions. The actuating plates move the contacts of the connector in which it is mounted so as to mate the contact surfaces of the connector members. The centrally mounted drive may comprise a shaft member having an actuating cam mounted on it which, upon rotation of the shaft, causes a cam bearing to be displaced. Further, the shaft member may have a polarizing device mounted thereon coaxial with the shaft for engagement with a polarizing device on the other connector.
Inventors
- 👤 John W Anhalt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 04:12
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/64; H01R13/645; H01R13/6453
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
174 words
An electrical connector assembly comprising: a first connector member having a plurality of contacts, each contact having a contacting surface and being secured in individual bores in said first connector member; a second connector member having a plurality of contacts, each of said second connector member contacts being secured in individual bores in said second connector member and having a contacting surface extending from said bores; each of said contacts in said second connector member being associated with a contact in said first connector member and being spaced apart from said associated contact when said connectors are mated; means for moving said plurality of contacts in one of said connectors in tandem causing said first connector member contacting surfaces to mate with said second connector member contacting surfaces after said first connector member is secured to said second connector member comprising a split insulator member forming a pair of actuating plates; and driving means for moving said actuating plates in opposite directions, said driving means being rotatably mounted on one of said connector members.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
174 words
An electrical connector assembly comprising: a first connector member having a plurality of contacts, each contact having a contacting surface and being secured in individual bores in said first connector member; a second connector member having a plurality of contacts, each of said second connector member contacts being secured in individual bores in said second connector member and having a contacting surface extending from said bores; each of said contacts in said second connector member being associated with a contact in said first connector member and being spaced apart from said associated contact when said connectors are mated; means for moving said plurality of contacts in one of said connectors in tandem causing said first connector member contacting surfaces to mate with said second connector member contacting surfaces after said first connector member is secured to said second connector member comprising a split insulator member forming a pair of actuating plates; and driving means for moving said actuating plates in opposite directions, said driving means being rotatably mounted on one of said connector members.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
47 words
An electrical connector assembly in accordance with claim 1, wherein said driving means comprises a rotatable shaft member having an actuating cam thereon, a cam bearing secured to each of said actuating plates where rotation of said shaft causes said actuating cam to displace said cam bearing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
An electrical connector assembly in accordance with claim 1, wherein said driving means comprises a centrally located shaft member having an actuating cam mounted thereon.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
An electrical connector assembLy in accordance with claim 3, wherein said shaft member has a polarizing post member mounted coaxial with said shaft member for engagement with a polarizing post member on the other of said connectors.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
54 words
An electrical connector assembly in accordance with claim 3, wherein said shaft member has positioned on the front end thereof key means for interengagement with a key member on the other connector member, rotation of said shaft member after said connector members are secured together allowing said keying means to lock said connectors together.
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) | 1974-07-19 | 1975-01-18 | 1975-07-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-07-19 | 1979-01-18 | 1979-07-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-07-19 | 1983-01-18 | 1983-07-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |