US3725842A
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Connector for integrated package
Assignee: FCI USA LLC
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Filing: 1970-10-16
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Granted: 1973-04-03
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Expires: 1990-10-16
Abstract
Abstract A connector is adapted to hold an integrated circuit package in assembled relation thereto and also to a plate or printed circuit board. The connector has electrodes to the ends of which are applied terminals of the integrated circuit package, the electrodes yielding to compensate for variations in the dimensions of the electrodes and terminals. Detent means may be formed on the connector to secure it to the plate or printed circuit board in position to grasp and hold the integrated circuit package.
Inventors
- 👤 L Feldberg
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 18:33
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05K; H05K7/00; H05K7/02; H05K7/10; H05K7/1015; H05K7/1023
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
148 words
A connector for a dual inline package or the like of the type having terminals extending laterally therefrom, comprising a connector body relatively to which said package is secured, said connector body having electrodes adapted to make contact with said laterally extending terminals, each of said electrodes having an upper vertical first portion formed with relatively sharp ends against which one of said laterally extending terminals impinges when said package is secured relatively to said connector body, said electrode having a second portion secured to said connector body at a point laterally offset from the first portion, together with an intermediate portion free of said connector body and extending between said first two portions and yielding to permit vertical movement of said first portion as it is pushed downwardly by one of said laterally extending terminals incidental to the securing of said package relatively to said connector body.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
148 words
A connector for a dual inline package or the like of the type having terminals extending laterally therefrom, comprising a connector body relatively to which said package is secured, said connector body having electrodes adapted to make contact with said laterally extending terminals, each of said electrodes having an upper vertical first portion formed with relatively sharp ends against which one of said laterally extending terminals impinges when said package is secured relatively to said connector body, said electrode having a second portion secured to said connector body at a point laterally offset from the first portion, together with an intermediate portion free of said connector body and extending between said first two portions and yielding to permit vertical movement of said first portion as it is pushed downwardly by one of said laterally extending terminals incidental to the securing of said package relatively to said connector body.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
In the combination of claim 1, the feature that said connector is formed with detent means for grasping and holding said package with its laterally extending terminals pressed against said vertical first portions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
In the combination of claim 2, the feature that said detent means are formed to engage and hold said connector and inline package assembled to a plate or the like as well as to one another.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
In the combination of claim 1, the feature that said connector body is formed with detent means for engaging a plate or the like to assemble said connector body to said plate.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
83 words
In the combination of claim 1, the feature that said connector body is formed of insulating material and has a base adapted to lie with its upper surface against the under surface of a plate, said body having a space outlining wall extending vertically from said base to define a walled space, said plate having an opening for receiving said wall, and said vertical first portions of said electrodes extending vertically within said walled space and insulated from said plate by said wall.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
36 words
In the combination of claim 5, the feature that said second portion extends horizontally outwardly of said base to be pressed against a conductor of a printed circuit applied to the under surface of said plate.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
In the combination of claim 5, the feature that said connector body has detent means extending also through openings in said plate for securing said package to said connector body.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
64 words
In the combination of claim 1, the feature that said connector body has a base in which the second portion of each electrode is secured, a space outlining wall extending vertically from said base and having a vertical slot, and said vertical first portion lying within the space surrounded by said wall with said intermediate portion extending through said slot toward said second portion.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
34 words
In the combination of claim 8, the feature that said vertical first portions have means thereon contacting said wall to prevent movement of said first portions through said slots outwardly of said walled space.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
29 words
In the combination of claim 1, the feature that said second portion extends horizontally outwardly of said connector body to be applied against a conductor of a printed circuit.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
33 words
In the combination of claim 1, the feature that said second portion extends generally vertically outwardly of said connector body whereby to be accessible for the completion of a circuit through said electrode.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
152 words
A connector for a dual inline package or the like of the type having terminals extending therefrom, comprising a connector body, said connector body having a base to be applied against the underside of a plate, a space outlining wall extending vertically from said base and adapted to enter an opening in said plate as said base is applied to the underside of said plate, a series of electrodes formed with relatively sharp ends extending vertically through said body and upwardly through the space outlined by said wall, detent means secured to said connector body base and also extending through openings in said plate beyond the upper side of said plate, said detent means being formed to hold a dual inline package or the like having terminals extending therefrom in assembled relation to said plate and to said connector body with said terminals pressed against said relatively sharp ends of said electrodes.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
152 words
A connector for a dual inline package or the like of the type having terminals extending therefrom, comprising a connector body, said connector body having a base to be applied against the underside of a plate, a space outlining wall extending vertically from said base and adapted to enter an opening in said plate as said base is applied to the underside of said plate, a series of electrodes formed with relatively sharp ends extending vertically through said body and upwardly through the space outlined by said wall, detent means secured to said connector body base and also extending through openings in said plate beyond the upper side of said plate, said detent means being formed to hold a dual inline package or the like having terminals extending therefrom in assembled relation to said plate and to said connector body with said terminals pressed against said relatively sharp ends of said electrodes.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
114 words
In a connector, a connector body having a series of electrodes formed with relatively sharp ends adapted to make contact with terminals pressure applied to said sharp ends of said electrodes, each of said electrodes having an upper vertical first portion spaced from said connector body and against which a terminal is pressure applied, said electrode having a second portion secured to said connector body at a point laterally offset from said first portion, together with an intermediate portion free of said connector body and extending between said first two portions and movable yieldingly in a vertical plane to permit vertical yielding movement also of said first portion under the pressure of said terminal.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
114 words
In a connector, a connector body having a series of electrodes formed with relatively sharp ends adapted to make contact with terminals pressure applied to said sharp ends of said electrodes, each of said electrodes having an upper vertical first portion spaced from said connector body and against which a terminal is pressure applied, said electrode having a second portion secured to said connector body at a point laterally offset from said first portion, together with an intermediate portion free of said connector body and extending between said first two portions and movable yieldingly in a vertical plane to permit vertical yielding movement also of said first portion under the pressure of said terminal.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
32 words
In the combination of claim 13, the feature that said connector body is formed with detent means for holding assembled thereto an electrical package having terminals to be applied to said electrodes.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
22 words
In the combination of claim 14, the feature that said connector body has additional detent means to secure it to said plate.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
81 words
In the combination of claim 13, the feature that said connector body is adapted to be applied to one side of a printed circuit board with said first portions of said electrodes extending to the other side of said board through openings in said board, detent means on said connector body passing also through openings in said board, and said detent means holding secured to said connector body an electrical package having terminals applied to said first portion of said electrodes.
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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 |