US3705377A
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Receptacle for snap-in mounting of connectors
Assignee: AT&T Inc
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Filing: 1970-12-21
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Granted: 1972-12-05
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Expires: 1990-12-21
Abstract
Abstract A receptacle for mounting connectors including a pair of opposed flange portions and a plurality of contacts intermediate the flange portions. The receptacle includes a pair of spaced parallel walls between which the connector is positioned, each wall including elements defining a slot for accommodating the end of one of the flange portions of the connector. The slot elements of one of the walls includes an integral cantilever beam that is deflected as the connector is being inserted, the beam returning to its undeflected position when insertion is completed to secure the connector in place.
Inventors
- 👤 Eric Lowell Hansen
- 👤 Larry Benjamin Mcnoldy
- 👤 Karl-Heinz Pohl
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 08:29
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/46; H01R13/516; H01R13/518
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
206 words
A receptacle for a connector including a pair of tapered flange portions extending from opposite ends of a contact portion, the receptacle comprising: a pair of spaced parallel walls between which a connector is positioned, each wall including a slot for accommodating the end of one of the flange portions of the connector, the slots facing and being in line with one another, and each slot having front, rear and side surfaces, the front and rear surfaces being spaced apart a distance slightly greater than the thickness of the associated flange portion so as to limit the forward and rearward movement of the connector, the side surfaces being spaced apart a distance slightly greater than the width of the accommodated end of the associated flange portion, and the side surfaces being spaced apart a distance less than the width of the associated flange portion at its widest point, the sides of opposing slots cooperating to limit both lateral and longitudinal movement of the connector, the rear surface of one of the slots comprising the free end of a cantilever beam that extends transverse to the front surface of the slot, the cantilever beam being deflected as the connector is inserted into or removed from the receptacle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
206 words
A receptacle for a connector including a pair of tapered flange portions extending from opposite ends of a contact portion, the receptacle comprising: a pair of spaced parallel walls between which a connector is positioned, each wall including a slot for accommodating the end of one of the flange portions of the connector, the slots facing and being in line with one another, and each slot having front, rear and side surfaces, the front and rear surfaces being spaced apart a distance slightly greater than the thickness of the associated flange portion so as to limit the forward and rearward movement of the connector, the side surfaces being spaced apart a distance slightly greater than the width of the accommodated end of the associated flange portion, and the side surfaces being spaced apart a distance less than the width of the associated flange portion at its widest point, the sides of opposing slots cooperating to limit both lateral and longitudinal movement of the connector, the rear surface of one of the slots comprising the free end of a cantilever beam that extends transverse to the front surface of the slot, the cantilever beam being deflected as the connector is inserted into or removed from the receptacle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
129 words
A receptacle for a connector including a pair of spaced flange portions and a plurality of contacts intermediate the flange portions, the receptacle comprising: a pair of walls defining an opening of a size to provide access to the contacts of the connector, each wall including elements defining a slot for accommodating one of the flange portions of the connector, the slot elements of one of the walls including an integral cantilevered beam that is deflected as the connector is inserted into or removed from the receptacle, the slot elements of each wall including side surfaces that are spaced apart a distance less than the width of the associated flange portion at its widest point, the sides of opposed slots cooperating to limit the longitudinal movement of the connector.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
129 words
A receptacle for a connector including a pair of spaced flange portions and a plurality of contacts intermediate the flange portions, the receptacle comprising: a pair of walls defining an opening of a size to provide access to the contacts of the connector, each wall including elements defining a slot for accommodating one of the flange portions of the connector, the slot elements of one of the walls including an integral cantilevered beam that is deflected as the connector is inserted into or removed from the receptacle, the slot elements of each wall including side surfaces that are spaced apart a distance less than the width of the associated flange portion at its widest point, the sides of opposed slots cooperating to limit the longitudinal movement of the connector.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1975-12-05 | 1976-06-05 | 1976-12-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-12-05 | 1980-06-05 | 1980-12-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-12-05 | 1984-06-05 | 1984-12-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |