US3624595A
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High-voltage connector
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-08-28
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Granted: 1971-11-30
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Expires: 1989-08-28
Abstract
Abstract A high-voltage connector is provided which includes a pair of contact members that are normally in a noncontacting position. The connection is made from the high-voltage conductor to a desired open contact area using a sliding member which produces an outward motion of the contact members to engage the contact area.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter C Severin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 19:48
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01J; H01J29/00; H01J29/92; H01J29/925; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/46; H01R13/53; H01R13/02; H01R13/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
155 words
An electrical connector for use in connecting a lead wire to an open contact area, including a pair of contact members each having a main body and first and second ends and with the first ends of each contact member for connection to the lead wire and with the second ends of each contact member movable relative to each other and with the second ends normally in close proximity to each other, an actuating member for engaging the pair of contact members and with the actuating member engaging the contact members to provide an outward motion of the second ends away from each other for connection within the open contact area and a rolling pivot located intermediate the main bodies and the second ends of the contact members to provide a rolling of the contact members against each other to produce the outward motion of the second ends upon the activation of the sliding member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
155 words
An electrical connector for use in connecting a lead wire to an open contact area, including a pair of contact members each having a main body and first and second ends and with the first ends of each contact member for connection to the lead wire and with the second ends of each contact member movable relative to each other and with the second ends normally in close proximity to each other, an actuating member for engaging the pair of contact members and with the actuating member engaging the contact members to provide an outward motion of the second ends away from each other for connection within the open contact area and a rolling pivot located intermediate the main bodies and the second ends of the contact members to provide a rolling of the contact members against each other to produce the outward motion of the second ends upon the activation of the sliding member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
145 words
An electrical connector for connecting a lead wire to a cavity contact area, including a pair of wires each having a main body section which is outwardly bowed and each having first ends connected together and each having second ends normally in close proximity, an insulating member positioned for sliding over the pair of wires and with the insulating member having An internal dimension less than the maximum distance between the pair of wires and with the insulating member normally positioned away from the second ends of the pair of wires, and the insulating member when slid over the pair of wires toward the second ends of the wires moving the main body sections of the wires toward each other and producing an outward movement of the second ends of the pair of wires to have the pair of wires engage the cavity contact area.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
145 words
An electrical connector for connecting a lead wire to a cavity contact area, including a pair of wires each having a main body section which is outwardly bowed and each having first ends connected together and each having second ends normally in close proximity, an insulating member positioned for sliding over the pair of wires and with the insulating member having An internal dimension less than the maximum distance between the pair of wires and with the insulating member normally positioned away from the second ends of the pair of wires, and the insulating member when slid over the pair of wires toward the second ends of the wires moving the main body sections of the wires toward each other and producing an outward movement of the second ends of the pair of wires to have the pair of wires engage the cavity contact area.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The electrical connector of claim 2 additionally including a detent for locking the insulating member on at least one of the main body sections of the pair of wires.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
The electrical connector of claim 2 wherein the second ends of the pair of wires are at an angle to the main body sections of the pair of wires.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
51 words
The electrical connector of claim 2 additionally including a rolling pivot located intermediate the main bodies and the second ends of the contact members to provide a rolling of the contact members against each other to produce the outward motion of the second ends upon the activation of the sliding member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
The electrical connector of claim 2 additionally including a flexible pivot between the pair of wires to produce the outward movement of the second ends.
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) | 1974-11-29 | 1975-05-31 | 1975-11-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-11-29 | 1979-05-31 | 1979-11-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-11-29 | 1983-05-31 | 1983-11-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |