US3725744A
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Electrical component connector assembly
Assignee: BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems Inc
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Filing: 1971-06-11
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Granted: 1973-04-03
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Expires: 1991-06-11
Abstract
Abstract An assembly for electrically connecting together various miniaturized electrical components is disclosed and generally includes a planer surface, such as a mother board, which supports the electrical components as well as at least one thin insulating strip lying in a plane extending perpendicular to the surface and defining a plurality of apertures arranged in accordance with a predetermined circuit plan. A plurality of spaced-apart electrically conductive posts and at least one electrically conductive rail are mounted on opposite sides of the insulating strip and extend in transverse directions so as to cross the aforesaid apertures in accordance with the predetermined plan. In this manner, preselected posts are welded to preselected rails through commonly crossed apertures, and are also electrically connected to the various electrical components which thereby connect these components together in accordance with the aforestated predetermined circuit plan.
Inventors
- 👤 C Reed
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 00:28
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05K; H05K1/00; H05K1/02; H05K1/14; H05K1/145; H05K1/0286; H05K1/0287; H05K1/0289
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
170 words
A structure for selectively connecting together a plurality of circuit board-mounted electrical components in accordance with a predetermined circuit plan, said structure comprising: a thin support strip constructed of electrical insulation material and having apertures defined therein, said support strip being mounted along one edge to one side of the circuit board so as to extend in a plane substantially perpendicular thereto with substantially said entire one edge being in engagement with said circuit board; a plurality of first electrically conductive leads mounted to one side of said support strip, spaced apart from one another and extending along said support strip; and a plurality of second electrically conductive leads mounted to the opposite side of said support strip, spaced apart from one another and extending in a Direction transverse to at least some of said first leads, predetermined ones of said second leads being in direct electrical contact with predetermined ones of said first leads through said apertures in said support strip and in accordance with said predetermined circuit plan.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
170 words
A structure for selectively connecting together a plurality of circuit board-mounted electrical components in accordance with a predetermined circuit plan, said structure comprising: a thin support strip constructed of electrical insulation material and having apertures defined therein, said support strip being mounted along one edge to one side of the circuit board so as to extend in a plane substantially perpendicular thereto with substantially said entire one edge being in engagement with said circuit board; a plurality of first electrically conductive leads mounted to one side of said support strip, spaced apart from one another and extending along said support strip; and a plurality of second electrically conductive leads mounted to the opposite side of said support strip, spaced apart from one another and extending in a Direction transverse to at least some of said first leads, predetermined ones of said second leads being in direct electrical contact with predetermined ones of said first leads through said apertures in said support strip and in accordance with said predetermined circuit plan.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
A structure according to claim 1 including a protective insulation housing of substantially U-shaped configuration positioned about substantially all of said support strip and leads mounted thereto and wherein said second leads extend out from said housing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
250 words
An electrical circuit assembly comprising: a component supporting board constructed of insulating material; a plurality of electrical components making up a predetermined electrical circuit mounted to and extending outwardly from one side of said board; at least one elongated thin support strip constructed of insulation material, mounted along one edge to and extending outwardly from said one side of said board in a plane substantially perpendicular to said board, said support strip being in engagement with said board along substantially said entire one edge of said support strip and having portions extending between predetermined ones of said plurality of electrical components extending outwardly from said one side of said board, said support strip also including means defining a plurality of apertures therethrough; a plurality of first electrcially conductive leads mounted to one side of said support strip, spaced apart from one another and extending in a direction substantially parallel with said board; a plurality of second electrically conductive leads mounted to the opposite side of said support strip, spaced apart from one another and extending from at least one surface of said board in a direction substantially perpendicualr to said first leads and crossing various ones thereof, predetermined ones of said second leads being directly connected to predetermined ones of said first leads through said apertures in said support strip in accordance with said predetermined circuit; and means for electrically connecting various ones of said electrical components to various ones of said second leads in accordance with said predetermined circuit.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
250 words
An electrical circuit assembly comprising: a component supporting board constructed of insulating material; a plurality of electrical components making up a predetermined electrical circuit mounted to and extending outwardly from one side of said board; at least one elongated thin support strip constructed of insulation material, mounted along one edge to and extending outwardly from said one side of said board in a plane substantially perpendicular to said board, said support strip being in engagement with said board along substantially said entire one edge of said support strip and having portions extending between predetermined ones of said plurality of electrical components extending outwardly from said one side of said board, said support strip also including means defining a plurality of apertures therethrough; a plurality of first electrcially conductive leads mounted to one side of said support strip, spaced apart from one another and extending in a direction substantially parallel with said board; a plurality of second electrically conductive leads mounted to the opposite side of said support strip, spaced apart from one another and extending from at least one surface of said board in a direction substantially perpendicualr to said first leads and crossing various ones thereof, predetermined ones of said second leads being directly connected to predetermined ones of said first leads through said apertures in said support strip in accordance with said predetermined circuit; and means for electrically connecting various ones of said electrical components to various ones of said second leads in accordance with said predetermined circuit.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
54 words
An assembly according to claim 3 wherein said plurality of electrical components are separated into groups, each of which comprises a module making up a portion of said predetermined electrical circuit, said modules extending outwardly from said one side of said board on opposite sides of at least a portion of said support strip.
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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) | 1976-04-02 | 1976-10-02 | 1977-04-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-04-02 | 1980-10-02 | 1981-04-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-04-02 | 1984-10-02 | 1985-04-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |