US3713079A
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16 apc edge connector
Assignee: TE Connectivity Corp
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Filing: 1971-04-30
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Granted: 1973-01-23
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Expires: 1991-04-30
Abstract
Abstract This invention comprises a spring sheet metal contact element for a printed circuit edge connector having a base plate from which extends a substantially flat cantilever contact arm with its plane substantially parallel to the base plate and having a contact portion for resilient engagement with a printed circuit panel, the arm being supported in spaced relationship to the base plate by a U-shaped bight allowing resilient displacement of the arm in its own plane by the printed circuit panel.
Inventors
- 👤 H Dechelette
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 15:58
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R12/00; H01R12/70; H01R12/71; H01R12/72; H01R12/721; H01R13/00; H01R13/02; H01R13/10; H01R13/11; H01R13/112; H01R13/40; H01R13/42; H01R13/428; H01R13/432
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
172 words
A printed circuit edge connector comprising a contact element and a hollow insulating housing, the contact element comprising a base plate from which extends a substantially flat cantilever contact arm with its plane subStantially parallel to the base plate and having a contact portion for resilient engagement with a printed circuit panel, the arm being supported in spaced relationship to the base plate by a U-shaped bight allowing resilient displacement of the arm in its own plane by the printed circuit panel, the housing comprising a pair of elongate housing portions extending substantially at right-angles to one another, one housing portion being channel-shaped and receiving means for connecting a wire to the base plate, the other housing portion being in the form of a tube which is open at both ends and one end of which communicates with the interior of the one housing portion, the other housing portion receiving the contact arm and the bight engaging a shoulder in the other housing portion to locate the contact element in the housing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
172 words
A printed circuit edge connector comprising a contact element and a hollow insulating housing, the contact element comprising a base plate from which extends a substantially flat cantilever contact arm with its plane subStantially parallel to the base plate and having a contact portion for resilient engagement with a printed circuit panel, the arm being supported in spaced relationship to the base plate by a U-shaped bight allowing resilient displacement of the arm in its own plane by the printed circuit panel, the housing comprising a pair of elongate housing portions extending substantially at right-angles to one another, one housing portion being channel-shaped and receiving means for connecting a wire to the base plate, the other housing portion being in the form of a tube which is open at both ends and one end of which communicates with the interior of the one housing portion, the other housing portion receiving the contact arm and the bight engaging a shoulder in the other housing portion to locate the contact element in the housing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
110 words
A spring sheet metal contact element for a printed circuit edge connector, the contact element comprising a base plate from which extends a substantially flat cantilever elongate contact arm having a contact portion for resilient engagement with a printed circuit panel, the arm being supported in spaced relationship to the base plate by a rolled-over U-shaped bight having one end connected to the base plate and another end overlying the base plate and connected to a lateral edge of the arm which lies in a plane substantially parallel to the base plate, the U-shaped bight allowing resilient displacement of the arm in its own plane by the printed circuit panel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
110 words
A spring sheet metal contact element for a printed circuit edge connector, the contact element comprising a base plate from which extends a substantially flat cantilever elongate contact arm having a contact portion for resilient engagement with a printed circuit panel, the arm being supported in spaced relationship to the base plate by a rolled-over U-shaped bight having one end connected to the base plate and another end overlying the base plate and connected to a lateral edge of the arm which lies in a plane substantially parallel to the base plate, the U-shaped bight allowing resilient displacement of the arm in its own plane by the printed circuit panel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
A contact element according to claim 2 in which the contact portion extends normally of the plane of the arm, the displacement of the arm being limited by the engagement of the contact portion with an extension of the base plate.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
120 words
A spring sheet metal contact element for a printed circuit edge connector, the contact element comprising a base plate from which extends a pair of substantially flat cantilever elongate contact arms, each said arm having a contact portion for resilient engagement with a printed circuit panel, said arms being supported in spaced relationship to the base plate by rolled-over U-shaped bights, each said bight having one end connected to the base plate and another end overlying the base plate and connected to a lateral edge of a contact arm, said arms lying in a plane substantially parallel to the base plate, the U-shaped bights allowing a resilient displacement of the arms in their own plane by the printed circuit panel.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
120 words
A spring sheet metal contact element for a printed circuit edge connector, the contact element comprising a base plate from which extends a pair of substantially flat cantilever elongate contact arms, each said arm having a contact portion for resilient engagement with a printed circuit panel, said arms being supported in spaced relationship to the base plate by rolled-over U-shaped bights, each said bight having one end connected to the base plate and another end overlying the base plate and connected to a lateral edge of a contact arm, said arms lying in a plane substantially parallel to the base plate, the U-shaped bights allowing a resilient displacement of the arms in their own plane by the printed circuit panel.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
132 words
A spring sheet metal contact element for a printed circuit edge connector, the contact element comprising a base plate and a pair of substantially flat cantilever contact arms formed integrally with and extending in the same general direction from opposite edges of the base plate in substantially parallel relationship thereto, a lateral edge of each contact arm being connected to an edge of the base plate through a U-shaped bight so that the contact arm is supported in superposed spaced relationship with respect to the base plate, the arms having contact portions remote from the bights for resiliently gripping a printed circuit panel between the contact portions, the arms diverging from one another in a direction away from the bights and curved towards one another in the vicinity of their contact portions.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
132 words
A spring sheet metal contact element for a printed circuit edge connector, the contact element comprising a base plate and a pair of substantially flat cantilever contact arms formed integrally with and extending in the same general direction from opposite edges of the base plate in substantially parallel relationship thereto, a lateral edge of each contact arm being connected to an edge of the base plate through a U-shaped bight so that the contact arm is supported in superposed spaced relationship with respect to the base plate, the arms having contact portions remote from the bights for resiliently gripping a printed circuit panel between the contact portions, the arms diverging from one another in a direction away from the bights and curved towards one another in the vicinity of their contact portions.
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) | 1976-01-23 | 1976-07-24 | 1977-01-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-23 | 1980-07-24 | 1981-01-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-23 | 1984-07-24 | 1985-01-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |