US3644875A
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Electrical connector
Assignee: ABB Installation Products Inc
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Filing: 1970-01-20
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Granted: 1972-02-22
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Expires: 1990-01-20
Abstract
Abstract The connector is formed with a longitudinal bore to receive the rectangular-shaped post as well as with a recess which extends either longitudinally or transversely of the bore. In either embodiment, the bore is in communication with the recess so that at least one of the sharp corners of the post projects into the recess and thus into an insulation coated wire disposed within the recess to form an electrical connection with the wire.
Inventors
- 👤 Francis A O'loughlin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 17:48
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R4/00; H01R4/24; H01R4/2491
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
80 words
A connector for mechanically and electrically connecting an electrical conductor to a post having at least one sharP corner thereon comprising a body of compressible material having a bore of rectangular cross section extending longitudinally therethrough to receive the post, and a recess extending transversely thereof to receive the conductor therein, with said bore having one corner thereof projecting into the plane of said recess, said corner of the bore being adapted to receive the sharp corner of the post.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
80 words
A connector for mechanically and electrically connecting an electrical conductor to a post having at least one sharP corner thereon comprising a body of compressible material having a bore of rectangular cross section extending longitudinally therethrough to receive the post, and a recess extending transversely thereof to receive the conductor therein, with said bore having one corner thereof projecting into the plane of said recess, said corner of the bore being adapted to receive the sharp corner of the post.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
A connector as set forth in claim 1 wherein said body further has at least one groove therein in communication with said recess to receive an end of the conductor therein.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
A connector as set forth in claim 1 wherein said body is made of sintered porous metal powder particles and is compressible under a substantially circumferentially applied compressive force without failure in compression.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
A connector as set forth in claim 1 wherein said bore is disposed centrally of said body and said recess is laterally spaced therefrom.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
A connector as set forth in claim 1 wherein said recess is disposed centrally of said body and said bore is laterally spaced therefrom.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
A connector as set forth in claim 1 wherein said body further has a slot in the periphery thereof extending longitudinally of said connector.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
94 words
In combination, a post having at least one sharp corner thereon; a connector having a bore therethrough receiving said post in mating relation therein, and a recess adjacent said bore; and an insulated electrical conductor having at least one wire and a coating of insulation about said wire, said conductor being disposed in said recess of said connector and said sharp corner of said post passing through said coating of insulation into electrical contact with said wire, said connector further including at least one strain relief groove receiving an end of said conductor therein.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
94 words
In combination, a post having at least one sharp corner thereon; a connector having a bore therethrough receiving said post in mating relation therein, and a recess adjacent said bore; and an insulated electrical conductor having at least one wire and a coating of insulation about said wire, said conductor being disposed in said recess of said connector and said sharp corner of said post passing through said coating of insulation into electrical contact with said wire, said connector further including at least one strain relief groove receiving an end of said conductor therein.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
The combination as set forth in claim 7 wherein said bore is disposed in parallel to said recess.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
30 words
The combination as set forth in claim 7 wherein said recess extends transversely of said bore and said conductor extends at least partially transversely of said corner of said post.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
33 words
The combination as set forth in claim 7 wherein said connector is made of sintered porous metal powder particles and is compressible under a substantially circumferentially applied compressive force without failure in compression.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
105 words
In combination, a post having at least one sharp corner thereon; a connector having a bore therethrough receiving said post in mating relation therein, and a recess adjacent said bore, said bore having one corner thereof projecting into the plane of said recess, said corner of the bore being adapted to receive the sharp corner of the post; and an insulated electrical conductor having at least one wire and a coating of insulation about said wire, said conductor being disposed in said recess of said connector and said sharp corner of said post passing through said coating of insulation into electrical contact with said wire.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
105 words
In combination, a post having at least one sharp corner thereon; a connector having a bore therethrough receiving said post in mating relation therein, and a recess adjacent said bore, said bore having one corner thereof projecting into the plane of said recess, said corner of the bore being adapted to receive the sharp corner of the post; and an insulated electrical conductor having at least one wire and a coating of insulation about said wire, said conductor being disposed in said recess of said connector and said sharp corner of said post passing through said coating of insulation into electrical contact with said wire.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-02-21 | 1975-08-23 | 1976-02-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-02-21 | 1979-08-23 | 1980-02-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-02-21 | 1983-08-23 | 1984-02-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |