US3662298A
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Modular terminal block with mounting foot
Assignee: TE Connectivity Corp
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Filing: 1970-10-07
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Granted: 1972-05-09
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Expires: 1990-10-07
Abstract
Abstract A modular terminal block has two legs extending away from the block joined at their free ends by an arcuate flexible strap to form a foot for mounting the block on a rail. The strap deforms on engagement with the bottom of the rail to urge the legs apart so that detents on the legs firmly engage the sidewalls of the rail. One leg is inclined with respect to the block so that on removing the block from the rail the detent on that leg is more readily disengaged.
Inventors
- 👤 Hermanus Petrus Johan Gilissen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 03:45
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R9/00; H01R9/22; H01R9/24; H01R9/26; H01R9/2608
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
An assembly comprising an insulating block and a channelshaped support rail, the block having a pair of resilient legs provided with detents and the support rail having a pair of projecting members extending from side walls and overhanging a base, said legs of said block extending beyond the detenTs, a resilient, arcuate bar member joining said legs remote from said block, the block and the support rail being relatively dimensioned so that the legs can be inserted into the support rail so that each detent engages a respective one of the sidewall projecting members to lock the block to the support rail, and when the block is locked to the support rail, the bar member is deformed by engagement with the base of the support rail and urges the legs outwardly against the sidewall projecting members.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
136 words
An assembly comprising an insulating block and a channelshaped support rail, the block having a pair of resilient legs provided with detents and the support rail having a pair of projecting members extending from side walls and overhanging a base, said legs of said block extending beyond the detenTs, a resilient, arcuate bar member joining said legs remote from said block, the block and the support rail being relatively dimensioned so that the legs can be inserted into the support rail so that each detent engages a respective one of the sidewall projecting members to lock the block to the support rail, and when the block is locked to the support rail, the bar member is deformed by engagement with the base of the support rail and urges the legs outwardly against the sidewall projecting members.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
117 words
A connector assembly comprising a terminal block and a mounting member; said terminal block having spaced stiffly-flexible leg members extending outwardly from one side, arcuate-shaped bar means connecting said leg members together, detent means on each of said leg members and spaced from said one side, camming-surface means provided by said detent means; said mounting member having a base, sides and inwardly-directed ends, said inwardly-directed ends being disposed in engagement with respective ones of said camming-surface means on said detent means via flexure of said stiffly-flexible leg members with said bar means being disposed in engagement with said base thereby biasing said leg members toward said inwardly-directed ends whereby said block is maintained in said mounting member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
117 words
A connector assembly comprising a terminal block and a mounting member; said terminal block having spaced stiffly-flexible leg members extending outwardly from one side, arcuate-shaped bar means connecting said leg members together, detent means on each of said leg members and spaced from said one side, camming-surface means provided by said detent means; said mounting member having a base, sides and inwardly-directed ends, said inwardly-directed ends being disposed in engagement with respective ones of said camming-surface means on said detent means via flexure of said stiffly-flexible leg members with said bar means being disposed in engagement with said base thereby biasing said leg members toward said inwardly-directed ends whereby said block is maintained in said mounting member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
A connector assembly according to claim 2 wherein said leg members are inclined relative to said one side and in a direction away from each other.
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) | 1975-05-09 | 1975-11-08 | 1976-05-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-05-09 | 1979-11-08 | 1980-05-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-05-09 | 1983-11-08 | 1984-05-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |