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Low profile socket for integrated circuit pack
Assignee: Aries Electronics Inc
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Filing: 1971-06-01
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Granted: 1973-01-09
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Expires: 1991-06-01
Abstract
Abstract A low profile socket for accommodating an integrated circuit pack to be mounted on an integrated circuit board is characterized by having a U-shaped cross section, with the inside portion of each upstanding wall being defined by a plurality of 3-sided channels defined by partitions extending transverse to the longitudinal axis of the socket. A terminal pin is disposed at each channel, each terminal having a post section extending from the lower portion of the socket for passage through the integrated circuit board for connection to a conductor. The transverse width of the socket is sufficient to fully accommodate the main body of an integrated circuit pack, with the leads of the integrated circuit pack establishing electrical contact with the upper portions of the terminal pins through the open side of each channel. If desired, a molded insert generally rectangular in plan form, is adapted to be snapped into place between the integrated circuit pack and the partitions of the socket for use as both a cover and a means for retaining the pack in place. The total height of the composite assembly of the socket and the pack is approximately equal to the height of the socket.
Inventors
- 👤 L Weisenburger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 17:07
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05K; H05K7/00; H05K7/02; H05K7/10; H05K7/1015; H05K7/103
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
198 words
A low profile socket assembly for receiving electronic components and providing terminal connections thereto comprising: an elongated housing of U-shaped cross-section including a base and two upstanding walls, a plurality of partitions extending inwardly from each upstanding wall to define a plurality of 3sided compartments oPen to the center of the housing, said base including a plurality of channels extending therethrough, one channel located in each compartment, with the transverse width of the housing being sufficient to accomodate the electrical components; a plurality of terminals, each comprised of a terminal post received within a channel and protruding from the underside of the base to provide a terminal external to the housing, and of an integral receptacle extending at least partially from the upper surface of the base; and a rectangularly shaped insert adapted to maintain the electrical components within the socket assembly and to close the upper openings of the 3-sided compartments to prevent the ingress of foreign matter therein, which insert includes a skirt portion for covering the 3-sided compartments, and a depending wedge portion adapted to be snapped into place between the partitions of the sockets assembly, and an electronic component disposed in the socket assembly.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
198 words
A low profile socket assembly for receiving electronic components and providing terminal connections thereto comprising: an elongated housing of U-shaped cross-section including a base and two upstanding walls, a plurality of partitions extending inwardly from each upstanding wall to define a plurality of 3sided compartments oPen to the center of the housing, said base including a plurality of channels extending therethrough, one channel located in each compartment, with the transverse width of the housing being sufficient to accomodate the electrical components; a plurality of terminals, each comprised of a terminal post received within a channel and protruding from the underside of the base to provide a terminal external to the housing, and of an integral receptacle extending at least partially from the upper surface of the base; and a rectangularly shaped insert adapted to maintain the electrical components within the socket assembly and to close the upper openings of the 3-sided compartments to prevent the ingress of foreign matter therein, which insert includes a skirt portion for covering the 3-sided compartments, and a depending wedge portion adapted to be snapped into place between the partitions of the sockets assembly, and an electronic component disposed in the socket assembly.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
A low profile socket assembly as in claim 1 in which the terminals are press fitted into the channels.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
A low profile socket assembly as in claim 1 wherein the integral receptacle of the each terminal includes a V-shaped contact area.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
63 words
A low profile socket assembly as in claim 1 wherein each upstanding wall includes an inside surface disposed generally parallel to the center line of the socket assembly, and wherein the channels are spaced transversely from said inside surface of the upstanding walls to enable the receptacle portion of the terminal to flex away from the longitudinal center line of the socket assembly.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
39 words
A low profile socket assembly as in claim 1 wherein the end partitions of the socket assembly are of greater width than the intermediate partitions to aid in preventing the electronic components from shifting longitudinally in the socket assembly.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
147 words
A low profile socket assembly for receiving electronic components and providing terminal connections thereto comprising: an elongated housing of U-shaped cross-section including a base and two upstanding walls, a plurality of partitions extending inwardly from each upstanding wall to define a plurality of 3-sided compartments open to the center of the housing, said base including a plurality of channels extending therethrough, one channel located in each compartment; and a plurality of terminals, each comprised of a terminal post received within a channel and protruding from the underside of the base to provide a terminal external to the housing, and of an integral receptacle extending at least partially from the upper surface of the base, which integral receptacle portion of the terminal includes a flattened portion from which is cantilevered a V-shaped contact portion extending generally parallel to said flattened portion and extending from the lower end thereof.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
147 words
A low profile socket assembly for receiving electronic components and providing terminal connections thereto comprising: an elongated housing of U-shaped cross-section including a base and two upstanding walls, a plurality of partitions extending inwardly from each upstanding wall to define a plurality of 3-sided compartments open to the center of the housing, said base including a plurality of channels extending therethrough, one channel located in each compartment; and a plurality of terminals, each comprised of a terminal post received within a channel and protruding from the underside of the base to provide a terminal external to the housing, and of an integral receptacle extending at least partially from the upper surface of the base, which integral receptacle portion of the terminal includes a flattened portion from which is cantilevered a V-shaped contact portion extending generally parallel to said flattened portion and extending from the lower end thereof.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
58 words
A conductive electrical terminal for receiving the lead of electrical components, comprising: an integral receptacle including a flatted portion from which is cantilevered a V-shaped contact member, with the free ends of the V extending away from the lower portion of said flattened portion; and an elongated terminal post extending from the lower portion of said integral receptacle.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
58 words
A conductive electrical terminal for receiving the lead of electrical components, comprising: an integral receptacle including a flatted portion from which is cantilevered a V-shaped contact member, with the free ends of the V extending away from the lower portion of said flattened portion; and an elongated terminal post extending from the lower portion of said integral receptacle.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
69 words
A conductive electrical terminal for receiving the lead of electrical components, comprising: an integral receptacle including a flattened portion from which is cantilevered a V-shaped contact member, with the free ends of the V extending from the upper portion of the flattened portion laterally away from and out of the plane of said flattened portion; and an elongated terminal post extending from the lower portion of said integral receptacle.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
69 words
A conductive electrical terminal for receiving the lead of electrical components, comprising: an integral receptacle including a flattened portion from which is cantilevered a V-shaped contact member, with the free ends of the V extending from the upper portion of the flattened portion laterally away from and out of the plane of said flattened portion; and an elongated terminal post extending from the lower portion of said integral receptacle.
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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) | 1976-01-09 | 1976-07-10 | 1977-01-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-09 | 1980-07-10 | 1981-01-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-09 | 1984-07-10 | 1985-01-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |