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Multi-contact electrical connector for flat cable
Assignee: TE Connectivity Corp
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Filing: 1971-01-11
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Granted: 1972-12-26
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Expires: 1991-01-11
Abstract
Abstract Multi-contact electrical connector for flat cable comprises two matable connector parts. Each connector part is made up of an outer metallic shell, a central insert containing contact terminals, and a sealing gland surrounding the insert and disposed against the internal walls of the shell. The cable to which the terminals are attached extends through the rearward end of the sealing gland and into the insert, and is clamped by the sealing gland at the rearward end of the connector part.
Inventors
- 👤 Clyde Thomas Carter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 13:45
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R12/00; H01R12/70; H01R12/77; H01R12/78; H01R13/00; H01R13/648; H01R13/655; H01R2107/00; H01R24/00; H01R24/20; H01R31/00; H01R31/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
183 words
A multi-contact electrical connector comprising: an outer shell of hard material having an opening extending therethrough from its rearward face to its mating face, a sealing gland of soft resilient material in said opening and extending for substantially the full length thereof, an insert housing within, and surrounded by, said sealing gland, said insert housing being proximate to said mating face of said shell and extending partially towards said rearward face, contact terminals in said insert housing, said contact terminals being secured to conductors, said conductors extending rearwardly through said insert housing, through said sealing gland, and exteriorly of said connector, clamping plate means between said sealing gland and said outer shell, said clamping plate means extending transversely across said connector adjacent to said rearward face, and interengaging means effective between said outer shell and said clamping plate means and between said sealing gland and said clamping plate means for maintaining said sealing gland assembled to said outer shell, said insert housing being capable of limited lateral movement within said connector when said connector is engaged with a complementary connector for alignment purposes.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
183 words
A multi-contact electrical connector comprising: an outer shell of hard material having an opening extending therethrough from its rearward face to its mating face, a sealing gland of soft resilient material in said opening and extending for substantially the full length thereof, an insert housing within, and surrounded by, said sealing gland, said insert housing being proximate to said mating face of said shell and extending partially towards said rearward face, contact terminals in said insert housing, said contact terminals being secured to conductors, said conductors extending rearwardly through said insert housing, through said sealing gland, and exteriorly of said connector, clamping plate means between said sealing gland and said outer shell, said clamping plate means extending transversely across said connector adjacent to said rearward face, and interengaging means effective between said outer shell and said clamping plate means and between said sealing gland and said clamping plate means for maintaining said sealing gland assembled to said outer shell, said insert housing being capable of limited lateral movement within said connector when said connector is engaged with a complementary connector for alignment purposes.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
64 words
A connector as set forth in claim 1 and a complementary connector, said connector and said complementary connector having a generally rectangular cross section, said complementary connector having a shell, a sealing gland, an insert housing and contact terminals in said insert housing arranged as in said connector, said conductors in said connector and said complementary connector comprising the conductors of flexible flat cables.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
A connector and a complementary connector as set forth in claim 2, and frame means, said connector and said complementary connector being assembled to said frame means whereby said connector and said complementary connector are maintained in coupled relationship.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
66 words
A connector, a complementary connector, and frame means as set forth in claim 3, said frame means comprising a plate extending transversely with respect to said connector and said complementary connector, said plate having integral blocks at its ends, said connector and said complementary connector being between said blocks, and hook means on said blocks securing said connector and said complementary connector to said frame means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
50 words
A connector, a complementary connector, and frame means as set forth in claim 4 wherein each of said hook means comprises a head portion clamped against on side of one of said blocks, and a shank extending from said head in engagement with one side of one of said connectors.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
90 words
A connector as set forth in claim 1 and a complementary connector, said complementary connector having a shell, a sealing gland, an insert housing, contact terminals in said insert housing, and clamping plate means as in said connector, forward portions of said insert housing in said connector being spaced from said sealing gland in said connector, and forward portions of said insert housing of said complementary connector extending between said sealing gland and said insert housing of said connector and surrounding forward portions of said insert housing in said connector.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
46 words
A connector and a complementary connector as set forth in claim 6, said connector and said complementary connector being generally rectangular, said outer shells of said connector and said complementary connector being identical, and said sealing glands of said connector and said complementary connector being identical.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
A connector and a complementary connector as set forth in claim 7, and frame means, said connector and said complementary connector being individually removably secured to said frame means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
149 words
Securing means on a member which is adapted to receive a multi-contact electrical connector, said member comprising spaced-apart block means adapted to receive said connector therebetween, said securIng means comprising: a pair of hooks, one of said hooks being on each of said block means, each of said hooks having a head portion disposed against its respective block means, clamping means for each of said hooks for releasably clamping said heads of said hooks against said blocks, each of said hooks having a shank portion extending alongside its respective block and beside said connector, said shank portion having of each hook being contoured to interfit with one side of said connector, whereby, upon positioning said connector on said member, engaging said shank portions of said hooks with the sides of said connector, and clamping said heads of said hooks against said blocks, said connector is secured to said member.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
149 words
Securing means on a member which is adapted to receive a multi-contact electrical connector, said member comprising spaced-apart block means adapted to receive said connector therebetween, said securIng means comprising: a pair of hooks, one of said hooks being on each of said block means, each of said hooks having a head portion disposed against its respective block means, clamping means for each of said hooks for releasably clamping said heads of said hooks against said blocks, each of said hooks having a shank portion extending alongside its respective block and beside said connector, said shank portion having of each hook being contoured to interfit with one side of said connector, whereby, upon positioning said connector on said member, engaging said shank portions of said hooks with the sides of said connector, and clamping said heads of said hooks against said blocks, said connector is secured to said member.
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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) | 1975-12-26 | 1976-06-26 | 1976-12-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-12-26 | 1980-06-26 | 1980-12-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-12-26 | 1984-06-26 | 1984-12-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |