US3601699A
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Lead separator and mounting socket for microminiature devices
Assignee: Westinghouse Air Brake Co
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Filing: 1969-04-16
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Granted: 1971-08-24
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Expires: 1989-04-16
Abstract
Abstract This disclosure relates to testing apparatus employing a component lead separator for receivingly entrapping yet physically exposing a portion of the relatively long conductive leads of a microminiature component. The lead separator is quickly and easily inserted into a mounting socket which includes a plurality of spring contact elements for electrically engaging the exposed portions of the conductive leads. The spring contact elements are, in turn, connected to an electrical analyzer for measuring and testing the electrical and operating characteristics of the microminiature component.
Inventors
- 👤 Roscoe A Norton Jr
- 👤 William M Carrozza
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 11:04
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05K; H05K7/00; H05K7/02; H05K7/12; G; G01; G01R; G01R1/00; G01R1/02; G01R1/04; G01R1/0408; G01R1/0433
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
In combination, an electrical device having a plurality of elongated electrical leads projecting from the base thereof, a lead separator having an insulative body provided with a plurality of spaced peripheral grooves for accommodating each of said plurality of elongated electrical leads, and a socket having an insulative body provided with a central receiving opening, a plurality of spaced contact elements, said central receiving opening having a plurality of circularly spaced semicircular grooves for accommodating an intermediate portion of said spaced contact elements, and a plurality of aligned radially extending slots for guidingly receiving an upper hook portion of said spaced contact elemenTs said intermediate portions cooperating with said plurality of spaced peripheral grooves for electrically contacting said elongated electrical leads at a point adjacent the base of said electrical device.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
131 words
In combination, an electrical device having a plurality of elongated electrical leads projecting from the base thereof, a lead separator having an insulative body provided with a plurality of spaced peripheral grooves for accommodating each of said plurality of elongated electrical leads, and a socket having an insulative body provided with a central receiving opening, a plurality of spaced contact elements, said central receiving opening having a plurality of circularly spaced semicircular grooves for accommodating an intermediate portion of said spaced contact elements, and a plurality of aligned radially extending slots for guidingly receiving an upper hook portion of said spaced contact elemenTs said intermediate portions cooperating with said plurality of spaced peripheral grooves for electrically contacting said elongated electrical leads at a point adjacent the base of said electrical device.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
A combination as defined in claim 1, wherein said contact elements are adapted to be connected to electrical measuring equipment for testing the electrical characteristics of said electrical device.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
42 words
A combination as defined in claim 1, wherein each of said plurality of contact elements is normally urged toward the center of said central receiving opening so that said contact elements resiliently frictionally engage said elongated electrical leads of said electrical device.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
A combination as defined in claim 1, wherein said insulative body of said lead separator is tapered at one end in order to facilitate reception of said lead separator into said central receiving opening of said socket.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
A combination as defined in claim 1, wherein said insulative body of said socket is in the form of an upper upstanding barrel receiving portion and a lower annular supporting portion.
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) | 1974-08-23 | 1975-02-22 | 1975-08-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-23 | 1979-02-22 | 1979-08-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-23 | 1983-02-22 | 1983-08-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |