US3681740A
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Fuse connectors
Assignee: TE Connectivity Corp
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Filing: 1970-06-25
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Granted: 1972-08-01
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Expires: 1990-06-25
Abstract
Abstract A fuse connector has a fuse contact formed from a sheet metal with a body having an apertured extension, a resilient tongue in the aperture engaging an end of a fuse cartridge, side portions along the aperture embracing sides of the cartridge, and a bar joining the side portions serves to limit deflection of the tongue. A housing houses the fuse connectors to provide a connector assembly and it has hinged cover means for access to the fuse; commoning strips may be employed to connect the fuse connectors with other selected connectors of the connector assembly.
Inventors
- 👤 Daniel Dumeige
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 18:00
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/66; H01R13/68; H01H; H01H85/00; H01H85/02; H01H85/20; H01H85/2025; H01H2085/2075; H01H2085/208
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
160 words
A fuse connector assembly comprising a pair of fuse connectors and a dielectric housing, said housing having a fusereceiving cavity therein provided with opposing walls, a plurality of passageways extending from said cavity, said fuse connectors each having engaging sections for electrical engagement with complementary connectors and fuse-connecting sections, said engaging sections being disposed in said passageways and said fuse-connecting sections being disposed in said cavity, said fuse-connecting sections being generally channel-shaped and opening towards the middle of said cavity, a resilient tab member disposed along the base portion of the channel and having a free end overlying a bar member formed at an end of the fuse-connecting section remote from the engaging section and integral with the sidewalls of the channel and disposed adjacent said opposing walls of said cavity, whereby a fuse inserted into said cavity will contact and deflect said resilient tab members and whereby said bar members will limit the outward deflection of said tab members.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
160 words
A fuse connector assembly comprising a pair of fuse connectors and a dielectric housing, said housing having a fusereceiving cavity therein provided with opposing walls, a plurality of passageways extending from said cavity, said fuse connectors each having engaging sections for electrical engagement with complementary connectors and fuse-connecting sections, said engaging sections being disposed in said passageways and said fuse-connecting sections being disposed in said cavity, said fuse-connecting sections being generally channel-shaped and opening towards the middle of said cavity, a resilient tab member disposed along the base portion of the channel and having a free end overlying a bar member formed at an end of the fuse-connecting section remote from the engaging section and integral with the sidewalls of the channel and disposed adjacent said opposing walls of said cavity, whereby a fuse inserted into said cavity will contact and deflect said resilient tab members and whereby said bar members will limit the outward deflection of said tab members.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
A fuse connector assembly as claimed in claim 1, in which the housing is integrally formed with a hinged cover for closing the cavity.
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) | 1975-08-01 | 1976-01-31 | 1976-08-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-08-01 | 1980-01-31 | 1980-08-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-08-01 | 1984-01-31 | 1984-08-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |