US3703323A
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Quick-release connector assembly for multiple member television cabinet
Assignee: Motorola Solutions Inc
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Filing: 1971-07-28
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Granted: 1972-11-21
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Expires: 1991-07-28
Abstract
Abstract Interiorly mounted first and second connector means are provided for releasably attaching two separate housing members of a multiple housing member television cabinet. The second connector means is in the form of an elongated member having bi-directional movable opposite end portions and being slidably connected to one of the housing members through the provision of an arcuate groove extending both traversely and longitudinally with respect to the elongated member and a guide means captured within the groove for movement therealong. Exteriorly accessible motion transmitting means are connected to an end portion of the elongated member and are effective to impart movement to said elongated member in one direction along the groove for connecting the first and second connector means and in an opposite direction along the groove for releasing the first and second connector means.
Inventors
- 👤 John D Gallas
- 👤 Richard J Hofmeister
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 22:49
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16B; F16B12/00; F16B12/10; F16B12/12; F16B12/20; H; H04; H04N; H04N5/00; H04N5/64
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
252 words
A quick-release connector assembly for facilitating the assembly and disassembly of a multiple housing member television cabinet having first and second separable housing members, including in combination: a first connector means mounted on an interior wall of said first housing member, a second connector means in the form of an elongated member having bi-directional movable opposite end portions and an intermediate portion thereof slidably connected to an interior wall of said second housing member, one of said elongated member and said second housing member containing a generally arcuate shaped groove extending in both a longitudinal and a traverse direction with respect to said elongated member and the other of said elongated member and said second housing member having a guide means to be slidably positioned within said groove, one of said opposite end portions of said elongated member being engageable with said first connector means when said elongated member is moved in one direction along said groove and releasable from said engagement therewith when said elongated member is moved in an opposite direction along said groove, and a motion transmitting means accessible for movement from an exterior wall of said second housing member and having a first portion movable in both of said traverse and longitudinal directions, said first portion being connected to the other end portion of said second connector means for moving said elongated member along said arcuate path whereby said first housing member and second housing member are selectively clamped together and released from engagement with each other, respectively.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
252 words
A quick-release connector assembly for facilitating the assembly and disassembly of a multiple housing member television cabinet having first and second separable housing members, including in combination: a first connector means mounted on an interior wall of said first housing member, a second connector means in the form of an elongated member having bi-directional movable opposite end portions and an intermediate portion thereof slidably connected to an interior wall of said second housing member, one of said elongated member and said second housing member containing a generally arcuate shaped groove extending in both a longitudinal and a traverse direction with respect to said elongated member and the other of said elongated member and said second housing member having a guide means to be slidably positioned within said groove, one of said opposite end portions of said elongated member being engageable with said first connector means when said elongated member is moved in one direction along said groove and releasable from said engagement therewith when said elongated member is moved in an opposite direction along said groove, and a motion transmitting means accessible for movement from an exterior wall of said second housing member and having a first portion movable in both of said traverse and longitudinal directions, said first portion being connected to the other end portion of said second connector means for moving said elongated member along said arcuate path whereby said first housing member and second housing member are selectively clamped together and released from engagement with each other, respectively.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
252 words
A quick-release connector assembly for facilitating the assembly and disassembly of a multiple housing member television cabinet having first and second separable housing members, including in combination: a first connector means mounted on an interior wall of said first housing member, a second connector means in the form of an elongated member having bi-directional movable opposite end portions and an intermediate portion thereof slidably connected to an interior wall of said second housing member, one of said elongated member and said second housing member containing a generally arcuate shaped groove extending in both a longitudinal and a traverse direction with respect to said elongated member and the other of said elongated member and said second housing member having a guide means to be slidably positioned within said groove, one of said opposite end portions of said elongated member being engageable with said first connector means when said elongated member is moved in one direction along said groove and releasable from said engagement therewith when said elongated member is moved in an opposite direction along said groove, and a motion transmitting means accessible for movement from an exterior wall of said second housing member and having a first portion movable in both of said traverse and longitudinal directions, said first portion being connected to the other end portion of said second connector means for moving said elongated member along said arcuate path whereby said first housing member and second housing member are selectively clamped together and released from engagement with each other, respectively.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
252 words
A quick-release connector assembly for facilitating the assembly and disassembly of a multiple housing member television cabinet having first and second separable housing members, including in combination: a first connector means mounted on an interior wall of said first housing member, a second connector means in the form of an elongated member having bi-directional movable opposite end portions and an intermediate portion thereof slidably connected to an interior wall of said second housing member, one of said elongated member and said second housing member containing a generally arcuate shaped groove extending in both a longitudinal and a traverse direction with respect to said elongated member and the other of said elongated member and said second housing member having a guide means to be slidably positioned within said groove, one of said opposite end portions of said elongated member being engageable with said first connector means when said elongated member is moved in one direction along said groove and releasable from said engagement therewith when said elongated member is moved in an opposite direction along said groove, and a motion transmitting means accessible for movement from an exterior wall of said second housing member and having a first portion movable in both of said traverse and longitudinal directions, said first portion being connected to the other end portion of said second connector means for moving said elongated member along said arcuate path whereby said first housing member and second housing member are selectively clamped together and released from engagement with each other, respectively.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
119 words
A connector assembly as claimed in claim 1 wherein said one end portion has an engaging shoulder protrusion positioned forwardly of said first connector means when said elongated member is in its released position with respect thereto, and said one direction of movement along said groove for engaging said first connector means and said elongated member is firstly largely a traverse direction and secondly largely a longitudinal rearward direction and said opposite direction of movement along said groove for releasing said engagement therebetween is firstly largely a longitudinal forward direction and secondly largely a traverse direction whereby upon engagement of the first connector means by said elongated member said first and second separable housing members are drawn tightly together.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
122 words
A connector assembly as claimed in claim 1 wherein said first portion of said motion transmitting means includes a first pivotal connection between said first portion and said second housing member for moving said first portion with respect to said second housing member, and further includes a second pivotal connection between said first portion and the other end portion of said elongated member for moving said first portion with respect to said other end portion, and said second connection is spaced from said first connection for providing the movement of said second connection in an arcuate path about said first connection whereby movement of said other end portion of said elongated member is in an arcuate path about said first pivotal connection.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
74 words
A connector assembly as claimed in claim 3 wherein said second housing member includes a recess opening therein in which to mount said motion transmitting means, said motion transmitting means includes an actuator handle member, said handle member being received within said recess opening when said elongated member is engaged with said first connector means and being exposed therefrom when said elongated member is fully released from its engagement with said first connector means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
141 words
A connector assembly as claimed in claim 1 wherein said multiple housing member television cabinet includes a third housing member connectible to one of said first and second housing members, said third housing member has a peripheral wall portion having an aperture defined therein and said one of said first and second housing members includes an extension member having an offset portion insertable through said aperture, and separate biasing means is selectively engageable with said extension member for biasing said offset portion into interfering engagement with the wall portion defining said aperture whereby said extension arm is captured within said aperture and said biasing means is selectively releasable from said engagement with said extension member for releasing said interfering engagement whereby said extension arm is retractible from said aperture for facilitating the disassembly of said third and said one housing member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
112 words
A connector assembly as claimed in claim 5 wherein said extension arm is relatively flexible and said biasing means comprises a rotatable cam lever pivoted on one end portion and having a free end portion opposite thereof for circumscribing an arcuate path when said cam lever is pivoted about said one end portion, said path being aligned to slightly overextend an adjacent surface of said extension arm for providing said free end portion to engage said extension arm on said adjacent surface when moved along said path to bias said flexible extension arm away from said arcuate path whereby said extension arm is biased into said interfering engagement with said wall portion.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
155 words
A connector assembly as claimed in claim 1 wherein said television cabinet includes an interior mounting chassis for mounting thereon the multiple operational parts of a television set, said second housing member comprises a top wall for said television cabinet having a support element secured thereto and including a handle member connected to said support element for facilitating the transport of said cabinet, said chassis and said support element include first and second mating portions of an insertable-type connector means secured thereto, respectively, for providing chassis support directly through said support element during transport of said cabinet, and said first and second mating portions are engageable when said second housing member is positioned for connection to said first housing member through the movement of said elongated member and are releasable when said second housing member is removed from said position whereby said second housing memBer is removable from said television cabinet independently of said chassis.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
96 words
A connector assembly as claimed in claim 7 wherein said first mating portion for said insertable-type connector means comprises at least one open ended box-like receptacle positioned on said first housing member with said open ends thereof aligned in the direction of movement of said second housing member when said second housing member is being positioned with respect to said television cabinet to be connected to said first housing member, and said second mating portion comprises at least one elongated prong aligned with respect to said receptacle for being insertably received within said open ends thereof.
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) | 1975-11-21 | 1976-05-22 | 1976-11-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-11-21 | 1980-05-22 | 1980-11-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-11-21 | 1984-05-22 | 1984-11-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |