US3697933A
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Connector block
Assignee: Berg Electronics Inc
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Filing: 1971-04-05
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Granted: 1972-10-10
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Expires: 1991-04-05
Abstract
Abstract A two row connector block for mounting on a circuit board with two rows of female terminals extending parallel to the circuit board and with a contact tail of each terminal in electrical connection with the circuit board. The terminal cavities in different rows are located one above the other. An insulating spacer is provided to prevent accidental short circuit connections from occurring when contact pins are inserted into the terminals in the row immediately adjacent the circuit board.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard W Black
- 👤 Robert F Evans
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 17:06
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R12/00; H01R12/70; H01R12/71; H01R12/712; H01R12/716; H01R12/72; H01R12/722; H01R12/727
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
185 words
A connector block comprising an elongate insulating body having a top surface, a bottom surface and front and back surfaces, a first row of terminal cavities communicating said front and back surfaces adjacent said bottom surface, a second row of terminal cavities communicating said front and back surfaces adjacent said top surface with each cavity of said second row being located immediately above a cavity of said first row, first disconnect terminal means confined in each of said cavities in said first row including a contact tail extending from the end of a cavity adjacent said front surface toward and past said bottom surface, second disconnect terminal means confined in each cavity of said second row of cavities including a contact tail extending from the end of a cavity adjacent said back surface past said first row of cavities and beyond said bottom surface whereby each terminal means may be secured to a circuit element adjacent said bottom surface, and insulating means separating said terminal means in said first row of cavities from said tails of said terminal means in said second row of cavities.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
185 words
A connector block comprising an elongate insulating body having a top surface, a bottom surface and front and back surfaces, a first row of terminal cavities communicating said front and back surfaces adjacent said bottom surface, a second row of terminal cavities communicating said front and back surfaces adjacent said top surface with each cavity of said second row being located immediately above a cavity of said first row, first disconnect terminal means confined in each of said cavities in said first row including a contact tail extending from the end of a cavity adjacent said front surface toward and past said bottom surface, second disconnect terminal means confined in each cavity of said second row of cavities including a contact tail extending from the end of a cavity adjacent said back surface past said first row of cavities and beyond said bottom surface whereby each terminal means may be secured to a circuit element adjacent said bottom surface, and insulating means separating said terminal means in said first row of cavities from said tails of said terminal means in said second row of cavities.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
47 words
A connector block as in claim 1 including a groove extending along said back face intersecting each cavity of said first row of cavities, said insulating means comprising an insulating strip confined between the bottom of said groove and the contact tails of said second terminal means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
42 words
A connector block as in claim 1 including a bore extending longitudinally along said block and intersecting said second row of cavities and a locking pin insertable within said second row of cavities to confine said second terminal means within such cavities.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
A connector block as in claim 3 wherein the entire longitudinal length of said bore is exposed to either the cavities of said second row of cavities or a surface of the body.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
A connector block as in claim 1 including rounded ribs formed on the bottom surface for spacing said connector block from a circuit board.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
137 words
A connector block comprising an insulating housing, a first row of cavities in said housing communicating front and back surfaces thereof, a second row of cavities in said housing communicating said surfaces and located above said first row of cavities, first circuit elements confined within the cavities of said first row of cavities and second circuit elements confined within the cavities of said second row of cavities, first contact means adjacent said front surface extending from said first circuit elements outwardly of the housing for establishing electrical connections with circuit members, second contact means extending along said back surface past said first circuit elements and outwardly of the housing for establishing electrical connections with circuit members, and an elongate insulating strip extending along said back surface and separating said first circuit elements from said second contact means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
137 words
A connector block comprising an insulating housing, a first row of cavities in said housing communicating front and back surfaces thereof, a second row of cavities in said housing communicating said surfaces and located above said first row of cavities, first circuit elements confined within the cavities of said first row of cavities and second circuit elements confined within the cavities of said second row of cavities, first contact means adjacent said front surface extending from said first circuit elements outwardly of the housing for establishing electrical connections with circuit members, second contact means extending along said back surface past said first circuit elements and outwardly of the housing for establishing electrical connections with circuit members, and an elongate insulating strip extending along said back surface and separating said first circuit elements from said second contact means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
141 words
A connector block comprising an insulating housing, a first row of cavities within said housing communicating with opposite exterior surfaces thereof, a second row of cavities in said housing communicating said surfaces and spaced from said first row of cavities, first circuit elements confined within the cavities of said first row of cavities and second circuit elements confined within the cavities of said second row of cavities, first contact means extending from said first circuit elements outwardly of the housing for establishing electrical connections with circuit members, second contact means extending from said second circuit elements along one of said surfaces past said first row of circuit elements and outwardly of the housing for establishing electrical connections with circuit members, and en elongate insulating strip extending along said one surface and separating said first circuit elements from said second circuit means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
141 words
A connector block comprising an insulating housing, a first row of cavities within said housing communicating with opposite exterior surfaces thereof, a second row of cavities in said housing communicating said surfaces and spaced from said first row of cavities, first circuit elements confined within the cavities of said first row of cavities and second circuit elements confined within the cavities of said second row of cavities, first contact means extending from said first circuit elements outwardly of the housing for establishing electrical connections with circuit members, second contact means extending from said second circuit elements along one of said surfaces past said first row of circuit elements and outwardly of the housing for establishing electrical connections with circuit members, and en elongate insulating strip extending along said one surface and separating said first circuit elements from said second circuit means.
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) | 1975-10-10 | 1976-04-10 | 1976-10-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-10 | 1980-04-10 | 1980-10-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-10 | 1984-04-10 | 1984-10-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |