US3744009A
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Pcb surface connector
Assignee: TE Connectivity Corp
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Filing: 1971-08-11
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Granted: 1973-07-03
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Expires: 1991-08-11
Abstract
Abstract A PCB surface connector has a contact box closed by an integrally hinged lid from which extend four rigid legs engageable at their feet in respective apertures in a board. Lateral sliding of the box on the board registers the feet with the board underside and a detent projecting from the box snaps into one of the apertures to latch the box in position. The legs support contact pressure of springs projecting from the box against the board surface and resist pull off vertically in relation to the board and in two lateral directions at right angles.
Inventors
- 👤 W Teagno
- 👤 F Trevisiol
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 04:23
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R12/00; H01R12/70; H01R12/71; H01R12/712; H01R12/714
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
165 words
An electrical connector housing for effecting releasable connection to a printed circuit board comprising a box of resilient insulating material for receiving a contact, an aperture in a floor of said box for receiving a contact portion of said contact, a lid integrally connected by a hinge to the box, at least one pair of legs secured to said lid and rigidly mounted relative to each other, a foot formed at the end of each leg and projecting below the floor of said housing for penetrating apertures in and engaging the underside of the circuit board, the feet of each pair of legs being spaced apart along the floor and projecting away from each other and with one foot being longer than the other, and a resilient detent formed on said box and projecting below the floor, said detent being disposed between the feet of the pair of legs and adjacent the shorter foot for engaging an edge of one of said circuit board apertures.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
165 words
An electrical connector housing for effecting releasable connection to a printed circuit board comprising a box of resilient insulating material for receiving a contact, an aperture in a floor of said box for receiving a contact portion of said contact, a lid integrally connected by a hinge to the box, at least one pair of legs secured to said lid and rigidly mounted relative to each other, a foot formed at the end of each leg and projecting below the floor of said housing for penetrating apertures in and engaging the underside of the circuit board, the feet of each pair of legs being spaced apart along the floor and projecting away from each other and with one foot being longer than the other, and a resilient detent formed on said box and projecting below the floor, said detent being disposed between the feet of the pair of legs and adjacent the shorter foot for engaging an edge of one of said circuit board apertures.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
51 words
A connector housing as claimed in claim 1, in which the housing is of generally rectangular form having two pairs of legs, one pair at each end, the legs of one pair being joined to respective legs of the other pair by bridge portions integrally connected to the lid by projections.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
46 words
A connector housing as claimed in claim 2, in which the hinge is adjacent the pair of legs associated with the longer feet, and the bridge portions are integrally connected to the lid distal from the hinge and adjacent the legs associated with the shorter feet.
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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) | 1976-07-02 | 1977-01-01 | 1977-07-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-02 | 1981-01-01 | 1981-07-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-02 | 1985-01-01 | 1985-07-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |