US3720907A
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Panel connector employing flag-type terminals and terminal extracting tool for the same
Assignee: TE Connectivity Corp
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Filing: 1971-07-12
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Granted: 1973-03-13
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Expires: 1991-07-12
Abstract
Abstract A dielectric block carrying a longitudinally extending trough on one side and a plurality of spaced slots from the same side and intersecting the trough, have the root portions of the slots longitudinally enlarged at one side to define first and second shoulders. A FLAG-type terminal inserted into the trough in the same direction as the subsequently received printed circuit board has a tang within the web portion which contacts the second shoulder to resist removal forces in the plane of card insertion. The flag-type terminal is bent to longitudinally offset the web portion from the wire crimping portion to form an abutment which contacts the first shoulder and resists forces extending along the axis of the wire crimped thereto. A multi-armed extracting tool is inserted within the slot adjacent to the terminal arm for releasing the tang from the second shoulder for extraction of the terminal in the plane of the printed circuit board and in the direction of board extraction.
Inventors
- 👤 J Asick
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 22:00
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R12/00; H01R12/70; H01R12/71; H01R12/72; H01R12/721; H05; H05K; H05K13/00; H05K13/04; H05K13/0447; H01R13/00; H01R13/40; H01R13/42; H01R13/428; H01R13/432; H01R43/00; H01R43/20; H01R43/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
210 words
A disengageable connector assembly for connecting a plurality of lead wires with a panel-like member having conductors thereon, comprising: a dielectric block having a trough extending along one side thereoF for reception of said panel-like member, a plurality of longitudinally spaced slots in said block extending transversely of and intersecting said trough from the side carrying said trough and an adjacent side thereof, portions of said slots being longitudinally enlarged to define first and second shoulder means at right angles to each other, flag-type terminals carried by said slots, and extending into said trough, each of said flag-type terminals including: a web portion and a wire connection portion offset by a right angle abutment joining the web portion to the wire connection portion, and a tang carried by said web portion extending outwardly therefrom and having a contact edge lying at right angles to the plane of said abutment for contacting said second shoulder means, whereby: said flag-type terminal is inserted within said slot in the same direction as said panel-like member with said abutment facing said first shoulder means and said tang facing said second shoulder means to thereby resist forces acting on the wire coupled thereto or the panel-like member tending to remove the panel from the terminal.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
210 words
A disengageable connector assembly for connecting a plurality of lead wires with a panel-like member having conductors thereon, comprising: a dielectric block having a trough extending along one side thereoF for reception of said panel-like member, a plurality of longitudinally spaced slots in said block extending transversely of and intersecting said trough from the side carrying said trough and an adjacent side thereof, portions of said slots being longitudinally enlarged to define first and second shoulder means at right angles to each other, flag-type terminals carried by said slots, and extending into said trough, each of said flag-type terminals including: a web portion and a wire connection portion offset by a right angle abutment joining the web portion to the wire connection portion, and a tang carried by said web portion extending outwardly therefrom and having a contact edge lying at right angles to the plane of said abutment for contacting said second shoulder means, whereby: said flag-type terminal is inserted within said slot in the same direction as said panel-like member with said abutment facing said first shoulder means and said tang facing said second shoulder means to thereby resist forces acting on the wire coupled thereto or the panel-like member tending to remove the panel from the terminal.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
210 words
A disengageable connector assembly for connecting a plurality of lead wires with a panel-like member having conductors thereon, comprising: a dielectric block having a trough extending along one side thereoF for reception of said panel-like member, a plurality of longitudinally spaced slots in said block extending transversely of and intersecting said trough from the side carrying said trough and an adjacent side thereof, portions of said slots being longitudinally enlarged to define first and second shoulder means at right angles to each other, flag-type terminals carried by said slots, and extending into said trough, each of said flag-type terminals including: a web portion and a wire connection portion offset by a right angle abutment joining the web portion to the wire connection portion, and a tang carried by said web portion extending outwardly therefrom and having a contact edge lying at right angles to the plane of said abutment for contacting said second shoulder means, whereby: said flag-type terminal is inserted within said slot in the same direction as said panel-like member with said abutment facing said first shoulder means and said tang facing said second shoulder means to thereby resist forces acting on the wire coupled thereto or the panel-like member tending to remove the panel from the terminal.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
210 words
A disengageable connector assembly for connecting a plurality of lead wires with a panel-like member having conductors thereon, comprising: a dielectric block having a trough extending along one side thereoF for reception of said panel-like member, a plurality of longitudinally spaced slots in said block extending transversely of and intersecting said trough from the side carrying said trough and an adjacent side thereof, portions of said slots being longitudinally enlarged to define first and second shoulder means at right angles to each other, flag-type terminals carried by said slots, and extending into said trough, each of said flag-type terminals including: a web portion and a wire connection portion offset by a right angle abutment joining the web portion to the wire connection portion, and a tang carried by said web portion extending outwardly therefrom and having a contact edge lying at right angles to the plane of said abutment for contacting said second shoulder means, whereby: said flag-type terminal is inserted within said slot in the same direction as said panel-like member with said abutment facing said first shoulder means and said tang facing said second shoulder means to thereby resist forces acting on the wire coupled thereto or the panel-like member tending to remove the panel from the terminal.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
90 words
The disengageable connector assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein: the edge of said terminal web portion remote from said abutment is bent at right angles thereto, parallel to said abutment and in the same direction, and said flag-type terminal further includes a pair of panel-receiving arms which comprise flexible extensions of said abutment and said edge respectively and wherein said slots are longitudinally enlarged on each side of said trough to receive said arms, whereby maximum surface contact exists between the panel-like member and respective arms receiving the same.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
The disengageable connector assembly as claimed in claim 2, wherein said slots include enlarged root portions extending outwardly, beyond said adjacent side, and said flag-type terminals include an enlarged crimp portion disposed therein.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
110 words
An electrical terminal for use with an edge connector panel-like member comprising: a substantially flat web portion, opposed sides of said web portion being bent inwardly in the same direction to define a portion U-shaped in section, arms extending from each of said bent sides beyond said web portion in a common direction, a crimp portion extending from the free end of one of said bent sides of said web portion, in a direction away from the web portion to define abutment means between the web portion and the crimp portion, and a tang partially struck out from said web portion extending obliquely therefrom in the direction of said arms.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
110 words
An electrical terminal for use with an edge connector panel-like member comprising: a substantially flat web portion, opposed sides of said web portion being bent inwardly in the same direction to define a portion U-shaped in section, arms extending from each of said bent sides beyond said web portion in a common direction, a crimp portion extending from the free end of one of said bent sides of said web portion, in a direction away from the web portion to define abutment means between the web portion and the crimp portion, and a tang partially struck out from said web portion extending obliquely therefrom in the direction of said arms.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
32 words
The electrical terminal as claimed in claim 4, wherein said arms initially curve towards each other with the ends flared outwardly to define a V-shaped opening for reception of said panel-like member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
74 words
A disengageable connector assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein: each terminal has opposed arms extending away from said web portion and at right angles to the longitudinal axis of said wire connection portion to resiliently grasp the panel-like member which is inserted therebetween, and said tang comprises an integral extension of said web portion, lying between said arms and extending toward the free end of said arms to contact said second shoulder means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
39 words
A disengageable connector assembly as claimed in claim 2, wherein said tang comprises an integral extension of said web portion, lying between said arms and extending toward the free ends of the arms to contact said second shoulder means.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
39 words
A disengageable connector assembly as claimed in claim 3, wherein said tang comprises an integral extension of said web portion, lying between said arms and extending toward the free ends of the arms to contact said second shoulder means.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
41 words
The disengageable connector assembly as claimed in claim 6, wherein said tang extends obliquely from the edge of said web portion remote from said arms, and wherein said tang terminates beyond a plane defined by the siDe edges of said arms.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
50 words
The disengageable connector assembly as claimed in claim 7, wherein said tang extends obliquely from the edge of said web portion remote from said arms, and wherein said tang lies intermediate said abutment and said bent edge and terminates beyond a plane defined by the side edges of said arms.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
50 words
The disengageable connector assembly as claimed in claim 8, wherein said tang extends obliquely from the edge of said web portion remote from said arms, and wherein said tang lies intermediate said abutment and said bent edge and terminates beyond a plane defined by the side edges of said arms.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
116 words
An electrical terminal for use with an edge connector panel-like member comprising: a substantially flat web portion, opposed sides of said web portion being bent inwardly in the same direction to define a portion U-shaped in section, integral arms extending from each of said bent sides beyond the web portion in a common direction, a crimp portion extending from the free edge of one of said bent sides of said web portion, in a direction away from the web portion to define abutment means and to offset the web portion from the crimp portion, and a tang integral with said web portion, lying between said opposed sides and extending towards the free end of said arms.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
116 words
An electrical terminal for use with an edge connector panel-like member comprising: a substantially flat web portion, opposed sides of said web portion being bent inwardly in the same direction to define a portion U-shaped in section, integral arms extending from each of said bent sides beyond the web portion in a common direction, a crimp portion extending from the free edge of one of said bent sides of said web portion, in a direction away from the web portion to define abutment means and to offset the web portion from the crimp portion, and a tang integral with said web portion, lying between said opposed sides and extending towards the free end of said arms.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
47 words
The electrical terminal as claimed in claim 12, wherein said tang extends obliquely away from the edge of said web portion remote from said arms, and wherein said tang lies intermediate said bent sides and terminates beyond a plane defined by the side edges of said arms.
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) | 1976-03-12 | 1976-09-11 | 1977-03-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-03-12 | 1980-09-11 | 1981-03-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-03-12 | 1984-09-11 | 1985-03-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |