US3613052A
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Electrical locking pin terminal
Assignee: TE Connectivity Corp
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Filing: 1970-01-27
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Granted: 1971-10-12
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Expires: 1990-01-27
Abstract
Abstract A hollow tubular locking pin terminal for securement in a sphinctered opening is provided with a resilient lance means extending axially within the terminal and having a locking member extending through an opening in the wall of the terminal to lock behind the constriction in the sphinctered opening. The tubular pin terminal including the resilient lance and locking member are all made from a unitary blank.
Inventors
- 👤 Frederick Jean Maltais
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 18:28
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/40; H01R13/42; H01R13/428
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
A tubular electrical terminal member for insertion into an opening in a body which is constricted by an inwardly directed wall having forward and rear surfaces comprising, an opening in the wall of the tubular member, resilient lance means connected to the tubular member and extending in an axial direction interiorly thereof, the lance means being provided adjacent its free end with locking means having forward and rearward edges extending therefrom and projecting through the opening, the lance means being of a greater width than thickness and integrally connected at its forward end by tongue means to the tubular member adjacent its forward end and with a side defining its width extending in a plane substantially parallel to a radial plane, the tubular member having means at its rear end for connection to a conduCtor.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
A tubular electrical terminal member for insertion into an opening in a body which is constricted by an inwardly directed wall having forward and rear surfaces comprising, an opening in the wall of the tubular member, resilient lance means connected to the tubular member and extending in an axial direction interiorly thereof, the lance means being provided adjacent its free end with locking means having forward and rearward edges extending therefrom and projecting through the opening, the lance means being of a greater width than thickness and integrally connected at its forward end by tongue means to the tubular member adjacent its forward end and with a side defining its width extending in a plane substantially parallel to a radial plane, the tubular member having means at its rear end for connection to a conduCtor.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
58 words
A tubular electrical terminal member according to claim 1 in which the rear edge of the locking means tapers rearwardly from its connection to the tongue means, to provide a camming means cooperating with the forward side of the constricting wall upon movement of the tubular member rearward, to project the locking means further outwardly from the opening.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
46 words
A tubular electrical terminal member according to claim 2 wherein the outermost edge of the locking means tapers outwardly from its forward edge to its rear edge to permit insertion of a tool in the body opening to unlock the lance means from the constricting wall.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
49 words
A tubular electrical terminal member according to claim 3 in which the locking means is an integral radial extension of the lance means adjacent the free end thereof and has its forward edge adjacent to the forward edge of the opening to resist forward movement of the lance means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
42 words
A tubular electrical terminal member according to claim 4 in which the forward edge of the locking means tapers rearwardly inward toward the lance means and cooperates with the forward edge of the opening to prevent inward movement of the lance means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
60 words
A tubular electrical terminal member according to claim 5 wherein the tubular member is provided with at least one outwardly extending projection rearwardly of the locking means at a distance at least equal to the thickness of the constricting wall and of a height to contact the rear wall surface, when the tubular member is inserted into the body opening.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
42 words
A tubular electrical terminal member according to claim 6 including at least one further outward projection on said tubular member located rearwardly of the first projections and of a height to engage the wall of the opening rearwardly of the constricting wall.
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) | 1974-10-11 | 1975-04-12 | 1975-10-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-10-11 | 1979-04-12 | 1979-10-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-10-11 | 1983-04-12 | 1983-10-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |