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Bussing connector
Assignee: TE Connectivity Corp
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Filing: 1971-02-04
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Granted: 1972-10-24
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Expires: 1991-02-04
Abstract
Abstract A holder simultaneously operating as a bussing connector for discrete electrical circuits paths on opposed sides of a substrate. The holder is mounted on a circuit board and is provided with discrete electrical paths receiving the discrete electricaL paths of the circuit board. An elongated clamp retains the circuit paths of the holder in electrical contact with the electrical paths of the circuit board. The clamp additionally retains the holder in clamped position on the circuit board.
Inventors
- 👤 James Edward Lynch
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 22:25
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R11/00; H01R11/03; H01R11/09; H01R12/00; H01R12/70; H01R12/82
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
167 words
A bussing connector system for discrete electrical circuit paths on opposed sides of a substrate, comprising: mounting means for detachable connection to the substrate, at lease one discrete circuit path on a surface of said mounting means electrically connecting a discrete electrical circuit path on one side of said substrate with a discrete electrical circuit path on the other side of said substrate, and retaining means of resilient spring material defining jaws resiliently clamped on said mounting means for clamping each of said discrete electrical paths on opposed sides of said substrate to said discrete circuit paths on said mounting means, said retaining means resiliently engages and clamps said discrete paths of said substrate to the discrete path of said mounting means, said retaining means being doubled back on itself to form lateral flange portions which define a pair of levers pivotable toward each other to resiliently deform said jaws of said retaining means to diverging configurations in order to receive said mounting means in said jaws.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
167 words
A bussing connector system for discrete electrical circuit paths on opposed sides of a substrate, comprising: mounting means for detachable connection to the substrate, at lease one discrete circuit path on a surface of said mounting means electrically connecting a discrete electrical circuit path on one side of said substrate with a discrete electrical circuit path on the other side of said substrate, and retaining means of resilient spring material defining jaws resiliently clamped on said mounting means for clamping each of said discrete electrical paths on opposed sides of said substrate to said discrete circuit paths on said mounting means, said retaining means resiliently engages and clamps said discrete paths of said substrate to the discrete path of said mounting means, said retaining means being doubled back on itself to form lateral flange portions which define a pair of levers pivotable toward each other to resiliently deform said jaws of said retaining means to diverging configurations in order to receive said mounting means in said jaws.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The structure as recited in claim 1, wherein, said mounting means includes a channel means receiving said substrate.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
49 words
The structure as reciteD in claim 1, wherein said retaining means further clamps together said mounting means and said substrate. 4. The structure as recited in claim 1, wherein said retaining means includes a series of clamp segments each independently clamping separate discrete circuit paths to said mounting means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
59 words
The structure as recited in claim 4, wherein said retaining means is provided with a plurality of parallel spaced, generally inclined slots in said flange portions in order to define said clamp segments, said inclined slots including reversely inclined slot portions in a corresponding jaw of said retaining means in order to define adjacent clamp segments in overlying relationship.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
The structure as recited in claim 1, and further including: a flexible flat cable having circuit paths connected to and clamped against corresponding circuit paths of said substrate by said retaining means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
The structure as recited in claim 1, wherein said mounting means surface is provided with at least one slot which is lined with plating in order to define said discrete circuit path.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-10-24 | 1976-04-24 | 1976-10-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-24 | 1980-04-24 | 1980-10-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-24 | 1984-04-24 | 1984-10-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |