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US3634813A
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Electrical connector
Assignee: Molex LLC
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Filing: 1970-02-26
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Granted: 1972-01-11
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Expires: 1990-02-26
Abstract
Abstract A multiple contact connector comprises a thin insulating wafer including a plurality of apertures therethrough, each of which receives and rigidly supports a longitudinal electrical contact member. The apertures and supported contact members are arranged in a given array so that common ends of the contact members may be inserted into printed circuit board apertures arranged in the same array for electrical connection therewith. The other common ends of the connecting members are connected to a cooperating socket for coupling external electrical components to the printed circuit board.
Inventors
- 👤 Bruno Baumanis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 12:17
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R12/00; H01R12/70; H01R12/71; H01R12/712; H01R12/716
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
187 words
A preassembled multiple contact connecting device comprising a flat insulating support meMber which is sufficiently thin to provide a low profile, said member having spaced-apart apertures extending therethrough in a given array, said support member including on one side thereof integral tubular collars, each collar extending around the periphery of a corresponding aperture for enhancing the rigidity of said member, an electrical contact in each aperture, each contact having an elongated first tubular portion extending in one direction from the member and a second tubular portion extending in the opposite direction from the member, said tubular portions being coaxial and with the second tubular portion being of a smaller diameter than the first tubular portion, the junction of said tubular portions being a sharp taper that rests on and is supported by one of said collars, the second tubular portion being snugly fitted into said holes respectively, said contacts including a female contact and male contacts, the end of each male contact that is remote from the sharp taper being closed, and the end of said female contact that is remote from the sharp taper being open.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
187 words
A preassembled multiple contact connecting device comprising a flat insulating support meMber which is sufficiently thin to provide a low profile, said member having spaced-apart apertures extending therethrough in a given array, said support member including on one side thereof integral tubular collars, each collar extending around the periphery of a corresponding aperture for enhancing the rigidity of said member, an electrical contact in each aperture, each contact having an elongated first tubular portion extending in one direction from the member and a second tubular portion extending in the opposite direction from the member, said tubular portions being coaxial and with the second tubular portion being of a smaller diameter than the first tubular portion, the junction of said tubular portions being a sharp taper that rests on and is supported by one of said collars, the second tubular portion being snugly fitted into said holes respectively, said contacts including a female contact and male contacts, the end of each male contact that is remote from the sharp taper being closed, and the end of said female contact that is remote from the sharp taper being open.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
A device according to claim 1 in which said first tubular portion of said female contact is shorter than said first tubular portion of said male contact.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
A device according to claim 1 in which each contact is a rolled sheet metal member having a welded seam extending the full length thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
A device according to claim 1 including at least one bevelled corner of said support member to assist in connecting said support member to a receptacle with the proper polarity.
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) | 1975-01-10 | 1975-07-12 | 1976-01-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-01-10 | 1979-07-12 | 1980-01-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-01-10 | 1983-07-12 | 1984-01-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |