US3678176A
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Wire clamp terminal clip of the flanged tubular type
Assignee: AG Communication Systems Corp
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Filing: 1970-08-26
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Granted: 1972-07-18
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Expires: 1990-08-26
Abstract
Abstract A terminal clip for the solderless connecting of electrical conductors to terminal posts, wherein the clip comprises a tubular body section having a flanged section formed on at least one end, and wherein the connection relies on a compressive metallic deformation in the tubular section against the conductor for clamping the conductor to the post. The clamping force provided by the clip is determined in accordance with the configuration and/or the hardness of the flange edge in combination with the configuration and/or the hardness of the strain relief point, or knee, where the flange section joins the tubular section. In response to a compressive force being applied to the clip in a direction parallel to the axis of the tubular section, the material at the knee yields before that of the flange edge, thereby reducing the internal diameter of the tube at the knee for providing the clamping connection.
Inventors
- 👤 William A Reimer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 01:51
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R4/00; H01R4/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
An electrical joint comprising: a terminal post; a conductor extending adjacent and substantially parallel to the axis of said terminal post; and a generally sleeve-shaped clip surrounding said terminal post and conductor, said clip having a tubular body section with a flange formed at one end of said section and an encircling knee in said body section at the junction of said flange with said one end; said body section and said flange including a plurality of slots spaced around the internal surface thereof at said knee, said flange having a depressed orientation in which it extends substantially perpendicular to the axis of said terminal post, and said conductor being tightly and lastingly clamped to said post by an inward projection of said junction portion only of said clip, said depressed orientation and said inward projection resulting from prior momentary application of an axial compressive force to the outer peripheral portion of said flange.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
154 words
An electrical joint comprising: a terminal post; a conductor extending adjacent and substantially parallel to the axis of said terminal post; and a generally sleeve-shaped clip surrounding said terminal post and conductor, said clip having a tubular body section with a flange formed at one end of said section and an encircling knee in said body section at the junction of said flange with said one end; said body section and said flange including a plurality of slots spaced around the internal surface thereof at said knee, said flange having a depressed orientation in which it extends substantially perpendicular to the axis of said terminal post, and said conductor being tightly and lastingly clamped to said post by an inward projection of said junction portion only of said clip, said depressed orientation and said inward projection resulting from prior momentary application of an axial compressive force to the outer peripheral portion of said flange.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
175 words
A generally sleeve-shaped clip for connecting a conductor to a terminal post of an external dimension slightly smaller than the internal dimension of said clip, said clip comprising: a generally tubular body section; a flange formed with an outward flare of less than 90* at one end of said section; and a junction portion between said flange and said one end of said body section, the wall thickness of said flange and of said body section becoming continuously greater than that of said junction portion from said junction portion to the free end of said flange and to the other end of said body section respectively, so that said junction portion is more easily deformable than body section and said flange and that when said clip is positioned over said terminal post and said conductor and an axial compressive force is momentarily applied between said other end of said body section and said free end of said flange, said junction portion contracts, forcing said conductor against said terminal post and establishing an electrical connection therebetween.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
175 words
A generally sleeve-shaped clip for connecting a conductor to a terminal post of an external dimension slightly smaller than the internal dimension of said clip, said clip comprising: a generally tubular body section; a flange formed with an outward flare of less than 90* at one end of said section; and a junction portion between said flange and said one end of said body section, the wall thickness of said flange and of said body section becoming continuously greater than that of said junction portion from said junction portion to the free end of said flange and to the other end of said body section respectively, so that said junction portion is more easily deformable than body section and said flange and that when said clip is positioned over said terminal post and said conductor and an axial compressive force is momentarily applied between said other end of said body section and said free end of said flange, said junction portion contracts, forcing said conductor against said terminal post and establishing an electrical connection therebetween.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The clip of claim 2 wherein said body section is gradually flared from said junction portion to said other end of said body section.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
133 words
An electrical joint comprising: a terminal post; a conductor extending adjacent and substantially parallel to the axis of said terminal post; and a generally sleeve shaped clip surrounding said terminal post and conductor, said clip having a generally tubular body section, a flange formed at one end of said section and a relatively weak junction portion between said flange and said end of said body section, said flange having a depressed orientation in which it extends substantially perpendicular to the axis of said terminal post, and said conductor being tightly anD lastingly clamped to said post by an inward projection of said junction portion only of said clip, said depressed orientation and said inward projection resulting from prior momentary application of an axial compressive force to the outer peripheral portion of said flange.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
133 words
An electrical joint comprising: a terminal post; a conductor extending adjacent and substantially parallel to the axis of said terminal post; and a generally sleeve shaped clip surrounding said terminal post and conductor, said clip having a generally tubular body section, a flange formed at one end of said section and a relatively weak junction portion between said flange and said end of said body section, said flange having a depressed orientation in which it extends substantially perpendicular to the axis of said terminal post, and said conductor being tightly anD lastingly clamped to said post by an inward projection of said junction portion only of said clip, said depressed orientation and said inward projection resulting from prior momentary application of an axial compressive force to the outer peripheral portion of said flange.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
151 words
A generally sleeve-shaped clip for connecting a conductor to a terminal post of an external dimension slightly smaller than the internal dimension of said clip, said clip comprising: a generally tubular body section; a flange formed with an outward flare of less than 90* on each end of said body section; and a junction portion between each of said flanges and the respective end of said body section, the wall thickness of each said flange continuously increasing from the respective junction portion to the free end of said flange, so that said junction portions are more easily deformable than said body section and said flanges and that when said clip is positioned over said terminal post and said conductor and an axial compressive force is momentarily applied to said free ends of said flanges, said junction portions contract, forcing said conductor against said terminal post, and establishing an electrical connection therebetween.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
151 words
A generally sleeve-shaped clip for connecting a conductor to a terminal post of an external dimension slightly smaller than the internal dimension of said clip, said clip comprising: a generally tubular body section; a flange formed with an outward flare of less than 90* on each end of said body section; and a junction portion between each of said flanges and the respective end of said body section, the wall thickness of each said flange continuously increasing from the respective junction portion to the free end of said flange, so that said junction portions are more easily deformable than said body section and said flanges and that when said clip is positioned over said terminal post and said conductor and an axial compressive force is momentarily applied to said free ends of said flanges, said junction portions contract, forcing said conductor against said terminal post, and establishing an electrical connection therebetween.
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) | 1975-07-18 | 1976-01-17 | 1976-07-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-07-18 | 1980-01-17 | 1980-07-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-07-18 | 1984-01-17 | 1984-07-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |