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Electrical connector assembly
Assignee: TE Connectivity Corp
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Filing: 1972-03-21
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Granted: 1973-06-26
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Expires: 1992-03-21
Abstract
Abstract An electrical connector assembly comprising first and second releasably matable electrical connectors, each electrical connector including a housing of electrically insulating material and a contact of electrically conductive material.
Inventors
- 👤 K Startin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 15:35
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/44
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
320 words
An electrical connector assembly comprising first and second releasably matable electrical connectors, each electrical connector including a housing of electrically insulating material, three cavities provided in the front mating surface of the first connector housing, said cavities being arranged at irregular spaced locations around a central axis of the first connector, three contacts of electrically conductive material in said first connector, each said contact having a contact part in the form of a tab, a major portion of one edge of each said tabs extending into one of each said cavities, said edges extending longitudinally of said cavities and being accessible for electrical contact with complementary tab receptacles only from the mating surface of the first connector housing, said tabs being arranged radially with respect to said central axis of the first connector, three housing parts provided on said second connector housing, saiD housing parts being complementary to said cavities and extending in the mating direction from said second connector housing, three contacts of electrically conductive material in said second connector and each having a contact part in the form of a tab receptacle, each said tab receptacle being arranged in one of said housing parts of said second connector housing, a slot in each said housing part being arranged radially with respect to the central axis of said second connector and communicating with said tab receptacles, said slots permitting access by said tab edges to said tab receptacles for establishing electrical engagement therebetween, said housing parts of said second connector being receivable in said cavities of said first connector, said tabs being located rearwardly of the front mating surface of the first connector and said tab receptacles being located rearwardly of the front mating surface of the housing parts of the second connector whereby relative movement of the first and second connectors apart causes disconnection of the electrical contacts before the separation of the housing parts from the cavities.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
320 words
An electrical connector assembly comprising first and second releasably matable electrical connectors, each electrical connector including a housing of electrically insulating material, three cavities provided in the front mating surface of the first connector housing, said cavities being arranged at irregular spaced locations around a central axis of the first connector, three contacts of electrically conductive material in said first connector, each said contact having a contact part in the form of a tab, a major portion of one edge of each said tabs extending into one of each said cavities, said edges extending longitudinally of said cavities and being accessible for electrical contact with complementary tab receptacles only from the mating surface of the first connector housing, said tabs being arranged radially with respect to said central axis of the first connector, three housing parts provided on said second connector housing, saiD housing parts being complementary to said cavities and extending in the mating direction from said second connector housing, three contacts of electrically conductive material in said second connector and each having a contact part in the form of a tab receptacle, each said tab receptacle being arranged in one of said housing parts of said second connector housing, a slot in each said housing part being arranged radially with respect to the central axis of said second connector and communicating with said tab receptacles, said slots permitting access by said tab edges to said tab receptacles for establishing electrical engagement therebetween, said housing parts of said second connector being receivable in said cavities of said first connector, said tabs being located rearwardly of the front mating surface of the first connector and said tab receptacles being located rearwardly of the front mating surface of the housing parts of the second connector whereby relative movement of the first and second connectors apart causes disconnection of the electrical contacts before the separation of the housing parts from the cavities.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1976-06-25 | 1976-12-25 | 1977-06-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-06-25 | 1980-12-25 | 1981-06-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-06-25 | 1984-12-25 | 1985-06-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |