US3678448A
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Pins for electrical connectors
Assignee: ZF International UK Ltd
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Filing: 1971-01-06
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Granted: 1972-07-18
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Expires: 1991-01-06
Abstract
Abstract A pin for an electrical connector is of hollow form and contains a leaf spring whose ends project from the pin at axially spaced locations to locate the pin axially in an associated connector body. One of the spring ends can be depressed to allow the pin to enter the body.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald Allan Young
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 22:41
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/40; H01R13/42; H01R13/428; H01R13/434
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
160 words
A pin for an electrical connector, the pin being of hollow form and having an opening in its wall intermediate its ends and a slot in its wall at a position spaced from said opening, in combination with a leaf spring of generally V-shaped configuration contained within the pin and having at one end an outwardly inclined portion projecting through said opening, the leaf spring resiliently deformable to allow displacement of said one end to a position in which said inclined portion lies within the pin and acts as a pawl to fasten the pin in a passage through a connector body, said leaf spring having at its opposite end a projection extending through said slot in the body and arranged to act as a stop to limit insertion of the pin into a passage through a connector body whereby, in use, said spring acts to prevent movement of the pin relative to a connector body in both axial directions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
160 words
A pin for an electrical connector, the pin being of hollow form and having an opening in its wall intermediate its ends and a slot in its wall at a position spaced from said opening, in combination with a leaf spring of generally V-shaped configuration contained within the pin and having at one end an outwardly inclined portion projecting through said opening, the leaf spring resiliently deformable to allow displacement of said one end to a position in which said inclined portion lies within the pin and acts as a pawl to fasten the pin in a passage through a connector body, said leaf spring having at its opposite end a projection extending through said slot in the body and arranged to act as a stop to limit insertion of the pin into a passage through a connector body whereby, in use, said spring acts to prevent movement of the pin relative to a connector body in both axial directions.
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 |