US3699495A
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Electrical connector for vehicle instruments
Assignee: TE Connectivity Corp
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Filing: 1971-02-01
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Granted: 1972-10-17
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Expires: 1991-02-01
Abstract
Abstract An electrical connector is disclosed and comprises a body part which is preferably formed as an extrusion and has a contact part secured thereto. The contact part has a pair of contact arms for engaging an electrical component such as a vehicle instrument and further has a pair of contact surfaces located adjacent a pair of resilient legs formed on the body part whereby the contact surfaces and the legs cooperate to engage a conductive track on an insulating panel and make electrical connection therewith.
Inventors
- 👤 Terence Robert Raynor
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 21:31
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R33/00; H01R33/05; H01R33/06; H01R33/09
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
160 words
An electrical connector for electrically connecting an electrical component and a conductive track on an insulating panel having an aperture to receive the connector, the connector comprising a body part of generally constant cross-sectional configuration, permitting extrusion thereof, and formed from resilient electrically insulating material, a pair of generally parallel legs projecting from one of a pair of opposite surfaces of the body part, each said leg having a groove portion for engaging the panel aperture upon passing said legs through the aperture, a bore extending between the opposite surfaces of the body part for receiving the electrical component, and an electrically conductive contact part mounted on the body part overlying the surface Of the body part remote from the legs and having two resilient contact arms projecting above that surface and overlying the bore, the ends of the contact part engaging opposite ends of the body part and having contact surfaces disposed adjacent the legs of the body part.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
160 words
An electrical connector for electrically connecting an electrical component and a conductive track on an insulating panel having an aperture to receive the connector, the connector comprising a body part of generally constant cross-sectional configuration, permitting extrusion thereof, and formed from resilient electrically insulating material, a pair of generally parallel legs projecting from one of a pair of opposite surfaces of the body part, each said leg having a groove portion for engaging the panel aperture upon passing said legs through the aperture, a bore extending between the opposite surfaces of the body part for receiving the electrical component, and an electrically conductive contact part mounted on the body part overlying the surface Of the body part remote from the legs and having two resilient contact arms projecting above that surface and overlying the bore, the ends of the contact part engaging opposite ends of the body part and having contact surfaces disposed adjacent the legs of the body part.
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) | 1975-10-17 | 1976-04-17 | 1976-10-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-17 | 1980-04-17 | 1980-10-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-17 | 1984-04-17 | 1984-10-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |