US3748632A
Expired / Lapsed
US
⏱️ 0.0 years remaining
Insulated electrical connector
Assignee: Florida General Electronics Inc
•
Filing: 1972-05-04
•
Granted: 1973-07-24
•
Expires: 1992-05-04
Abstract
Abstract An improved electrical connector of the type having a plurality of contacts is provided with means for accurately locating the contact so that the mating connector may be assembled therewith. Simplified means are also provided for improving the internal electrical connections within the connector.
Inventors
- 👤 J Tanges
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
—
Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 12:49
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/02; H01R13/15; H01R13/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
225 words
An improved connector comprising, in combination: a. a substantially solid insulator body portion having a plurality of bores molded therein; b. conductive contact means positioned in said bores, said contact means including a slotted first end having a bore therein, said bore being adapted to receive a mating connector contact means and a second, axially spaced apart tubular end having a bore therein that is substantially circular in transverse cross section; c. a conductive lug having a first end positioned within said second end of said contact means, said lug having a second end adapted to receive a bare end of a length of conductor; d. means for securing said first end of said lug within said second end of said contact means; e. a sleeve positioned about at least said slotted end of said contact means, said sleeve being radially spaced from said contact means for defining an annular space, said sleeve further including a radially directed portion in abutment with said contact means; f. a compression spring coiled about said contact means within said annular space; and g. insulator bushing means positioned about said slOtted first end of at least some of said contact means, the body portion of said bushing means being captured in said annular space, with said sleeve being positioned about the outside surface of said bushing means body portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
225 words
An improved connector comprising, in combination: a. a substantially solid insulator body portion having a plurality of bores molded therein; b. conductive contact means positioned in said bores, said contact means including a slotted first end having a bore therein, said bore being adapted to receive a mating connector contact means and a second, axially spaced apart tubular end having a bore therein that is substantially circular in transverse cross section; c. a conductive lug having a first end positioned within said second end of said contact means, said lug having a second end adapted to receive a bare end of a length of conductor; d. means for securing said first end of said lug within said second end of said contact means; e. a sleeve positioned about at least said slotted end of said contact means, said sleeve being radially spaced from said contact means for defining an annular space, said sleeve further including a radially directed portion in abutment with said contact means; f. a compression spring coiled about said contact means within said annular space; and g. insulator bushing means positioned about said slOtted first end of at least some of said contact means, the body portion of said bushing means being captured in said annular space, with said sleeve being positioned about the outside surface of said bushing means body portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
68 words
The connector in accordance with claim 1, wherein said contact means includes a transverse wall intermediate said first and second ends thereof and a bore through said wall, said securing means comprising a headed screw, the threaded shank of which is sized to pass through said bore in said wall, and internal threads formed in said slotted first end of said contact means for receiving said screw threads.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
No citation records indexed.
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-07-23 | 1977-01-22 | 1977-07-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-23 | 1981-01-22 | 1981-07-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-23 | 1985-01-22 | 1985-07-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |