US3745511A
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Multiconductor cable connector
Assignee: Shawcor Ltd
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Filing: 1971-06-16
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Granted: 1973-07-10
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Expires: 1991-06-16
Abstract
Abstract A multiple wire electrical cable connector device is disclosed. The device includes two connector assemblies, with each assembly adapted to be connected to the end of a multiple wire electrical cable. Each connector assembly is of the same construction and includes both a male and a female connector so that any two connector assemblies can be connected together to connect electrically the conductors in the cables to which they are attached. The male and female connector of each assembly is mounted in a face plate in side by side position to mate with a male and female connector in another assembly. A locking ring is provided for each engaging male and female connector that, when rotated to one position, allows the two connectors to be moved apart or brought together and, when rotated to another position, will lock the two mating connectors and hold them from moving apart. In the device disclosed, a lever arm is attached to each locking ring that extends out from between the face plates when the locking ring is in the unlocked position, but which, when moved to a position between the plates, will lock the two pairs of mating connectors together and, in turn, lock the two connector assemblies together.
Inventors
- 👤 D Fussell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 00:48
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/02; H01R13/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
A multiple wire electrical cable connecting device, comprising: a pair of connector assemblies, each assembly including a face plate and a male connector and a female connector mounted therein to connect to a female connector and a male connector respectively mounted in the face plate of the other connector assembly, a locking ring mounted on one of the mating male and female connecTors for rotation to a position to hold the two mating connectors in engagement, and means attached to each locking ring for rotating the locking ring between a first position where the connectors are unlocked and movable apart and a second position where the connectors are held in engagement with each other by the locking ring.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
A multiple wire electrical cable connecting device, comprising: a pair of connector assemblies, each assembly including a face plate and a male connector and a female connector mounted therein to connect to a female connector and a male connector respectively mounted in the face plate of the other connector assembly, a locking ring mounted on one of the mating male and female connecTors for rotation to a position to hold the two mating connectors in engagement, and means attached to each locking ring for rotating the locking ring between a first position where the connectors are unlocked and movable apart and a second position where the connectors are held in engagement with each other by the locking ring.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
53 words
The connecting device of claim 1 in which the locking ring rotating means comprises two lever arms each of which is attached at one end to one of the locking rings and extends generally radial therefrom in a direction transverse the axis of rotation of the locking ring to which it is attached.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
58 words
The connecting device of claim 2 in which the lever arms extend outwardly from between the face plates when the mating connectors are moved into contact and the locking ring is in its unlocked position and that move to a position between the plates to rotate the locking ring to hold the two mating connectors from moving apart.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
The connecting device of claim 3 in which the locking rings are mounted on the female connectors and the lever arms are in parallel, side by side position when the locking rings are holding the mating connectors from moving apart.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
48 words
The connecting device of claim 1 in which the face plate of each connector assembly forms one wall of a hollow housing having an opening through which the end of a multiple wire electrical cable can be inserted for connecting the connectors to the wires of the cable.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
138 words
A multiple wire electrical cable connecting device, comprising a pair of connector assemblies, each connector assembly comprising a housing having an opening through which the end of a multiple wire electrical cable can be inserted into the housing, a male connector and a female connector mounted in one side wall of the housing to mate with a female and a male connector in the side wall of the housing of the other connector assembly, a locking ring carried by one of the male and female connectors for rotation relative thereto for locking the connector on which it is mounted to the mating connector on the other assembly, and an arm attached to the locking ring and extending outwardly from between the housings of the two connector assemblies for rotating the locking ring between its locked and unlocked position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
138 words
A multiple wire electrical cable connecting device, comprising a pair of connector assemblies, each connector assembly comprising a housing having an opening through which the end of a multiple wire electrical cable can be inserted into the housing, a male connector and a female connector mounted in one side wall of the housing to mate with a female and a male connector in the side wall of the housing of the other connector assembly, a locking ring carried by one of the male and female connectors for rotation relative thereto for locking the connector on which it is mounted to the mating connector on the other assembly, and an arm attached to the locking ring and extending outwardly from between the housings of the two connector assemblies for rotating the locking ring between its locked and unlocked position.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
53 words
The cable connecting device of claim 6 in which the arms attached to the locking rings extend outwardly from between the housings when the mating connectors are unlocked to each other and move into a position between the housings when the locking rings are rotated into position to lock the mating connectors together.
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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) | 1976-07-09 | 1977-01-08 | 1977-07-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-09 | 1981-01-08 | 1981-07-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-09 | 1985-01-08 | 1985-07-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |