US3683314A
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Cable junction box
Assignee: Bunker Ramo Corp
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Filing: 1971-01-21
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Granted: 1972-08-08
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Expires: 1991-01-21
Abstract
Abstract Housing for a plurality of elongated cable junction connectors of different heights provides a box with a snap-on cover which, when closed, retains connectors in assembled relation. Ribs in the cover adjacent to the ends of connectors engage high profile connectors directly. Slots are provided in the ribs, and removable spacer blocks are provided to be manually push fitted into appropriate slots. When so inserted they will engage and retain low profile connectors. The cover has a positive hook engagement with the box at the cable-entry end, and a snap detent latch at the opposite end.
Inventors
- 👤 Luejene Elkins
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 22:59
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/62; H01R13/639
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
A housing for mounting mated cable connectors of both high and low profile, including a base member adapted for the mounting of interwired connector halves thereon, a cover telescopingly engaging said base member and adapted with said base member to enclose the mated connectors, said cover having side walls and end walls, and having a plurality of internal ribs extending transversely of said cover and extending part way down the side walls thereof and terminating in abutment ends which limit the extent of telescoping engagement of said cover with said base by engagement thereagainst, the underside of said ribs in said cover and the top of a mated high profile connector being in close juxtaposition when said cover is telescoped on said base member with the abutment ends of such ribs engaging said base.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
A housing for mounting mated cable connectors of both high and low profile, including a base member adapted for the mounting of interwired connector halves thereon, a cover telescopingly engaging said base member and adapted with said base member to enclose the mated connectors, said cover having side walls and end walls, and having a plurality of internal ribs extending transversely of said cover and extending part way down the side walls thereof and terminating in abutment ends which limit the extent of telescoping engagement of said cover with said base by engagement thereagainst, the underside of said ribs in said cover and the top of a mated high profile connector being in close juxtaposition when said cover is telescoped on said base member with the abutment ends of such ribs engaging said base.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
A housing in accordance with claim 1, wherein said ribs have recesses formed therein adapted to receive and hold spacer members in appropriate positions to coact with low profile connectors, whereby such connectors are retained in mated relation when said cover is closed.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
88 words
A housing for mounting mated cable connectors of various heights, including a base member on which interwired connector halves may be fixedly mounted, a cover telescopingly engaging said base member, and adapted with said base member to enclose the mated connectors, said cover having internal ribs extending transversely thereof, extending down the sides thereof, and terminating in abutments which limit the telescoping engagement of said cover with said base, said ribs having recesses formed therein adapted to receive spacer members in positions opposite mated connectors of lower height.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
88 words
A housing for mounting mated cable connectors of various heights, including a base member on which interwired connector halves may be fixedly mounted, a cover telescopingly engaging said base member, and adapted with said base member to enclose the mated connectors, said cover having internal ribs extending transversely thereof, extending down the sides thereof, and terminating in abutments which limit the telescoping engagement of said cover with said base, said ribs having recesses formed therein adapted to receive spacer members in positions opposite mated connectors of lower height.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
A housing in accordance with claim 3, wherein said cover includes means cooperating with said base member for releasably retaining said cover and said base member in assembled relation.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
50 words
A housing in accordance with claim 4, wherein said last mentioned means includes engaging surfaces at two adjacent corners of the base, adapted to be releasably interlocked with cooperative surfaces at two corresponding corners of the cover, said cover having cable passage slots formed therein between said two corresponding covers.
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) | 1975-08-08 | 1976-02-07 | 1976-08-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-08-08 | 1980-02-07 | 1980-08-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-08-08 | 1984-02-07 | 1984-08-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |