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US3753207A
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Connector for the electrical connection of flexible conductors
Assignee: BELL ELECTRIC RESEARCH Ltd
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Filing: 1971-10-07
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Granted: 1973-08-14
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Expires: 1991-10-07
Abstract
Abstract A connector for and method of connecting a flexible conductor, such as a flat flexible cable or flexible circuits, in which the flexible conductor is flexed over at least one rib, the conductor held in position over the rib by a retaining member. In a particular example, a first conductor is flexed over a single rib while a second conductor is flexed over and down between two parallel ribs, both conductors held in place by retaining members. The first conductor and its supporting rib is then inserted between the parallel ribs and the two conductors are electrically connected.
Inventors
- 👤 P Maheux
- 👤 Van Dyk R Maarten
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 13:14
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R12/00; H01R12/70; H01R12/77; H01R12/771; H01R12/774; H01R12/78
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
348 words
A connector for connecting two flexible conductors, comprising first and second members, each member for attachment to a flexible conductor; said first member comprising: a base portion of substantially planar formation; a rib extending normal to said base portion; a retaining member having a body portion, and an aperture in the body portion positioned over said rib of said base portion, and in close engagement therewith; interengaging ribs and recesses on said base portion and said retaining member, said ribs on one of said base portion and said retaining member and said recesses on the other of said base portion and said retaining member; said retaining member constructed and arranged to hold a flexible conductor over and in contact with said ribs extending from said base portion; said second member comprising: a base portion of substantially planar formation; two parallel ribs extending normal to said base portion, said ribs spaced a distance approximately equal to the thickness of the rib of said first member; a retaining member comprising a central rib and two rib formations extending one on each side of said central rib, and parallel thereto, each rib formation spaced from said central rib a distance substantially equal to the thickness of each of said two parallel ribs, and flanges connecting said central rib and said two rib formations; interengaging ribs and recesses on said base portion and said retaining member, said ribs on one of said base portion and said retaining member and said recesses on the other of said base portion and said retaining member; said central rib extending between the two parallel ribs of said base portion and said two rib formations extending on either side of the two parallel ribs to hold a flexible conductor over said two parallel ribs and down between said two parallel ribs; said base portions of said first and second members substantially parallel to each other, the rib of the base portion of said first member extending between the two parallel ribs of the base portion of said second member, the two flexibLe circuits in electrically contacting engagement.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
348 words
A connector for connecting two flexible conductors, comprising first and second members, each member for attachment to a flexible conductor; said first member comprising: a base portion of substantially planar formation; a rib extending normal to said base portion; a retaining member having a body portion, and an aperture in the body portion positioned over said rib of said base portion, and in close engagement therewith; interengaging ribs and recesses on said base portion and said retaining member, said ribs on one of said base portion and said retaining member and said recesses on the other of said base portion and said retaining member; said retaining member constructed and arranged to hold a flexible conductor over and in contact with said ribs extending from said base portion; said second member comprising: a base portion of substantially planar formation; two parallel ribs extending normal to said base portion, said ribs spaced a distance approximately equal to the thickness of the rib of said first member; a retaining member comprising a central rib and two rib formations extending one on each side of said central rib, and parallel thereto, each rib formation spaced from said central rib a distance substantially equal to the thickness of each of said two parallel ribs, and flanges connecting said central rib and said two rib formations; interengaging ribs and recesses on said base portion and said retaining member, said ribs on one of said base portion and said retaining member and said recesses on the other of said base portion and said retaining member; said central rib extending between the two parallel ribs of said base portion and said two rib formations extending on either side of the two parallel ribs to hold a flexible conductor over said two parallel ribs and down between said two parallel ribs; said base portions of said first and second members substantially parallel to each other, the rib of the base portion of said first member extending between the two parallel ribs of the base portion of said second member, the two flexibLe circuits in electrically contacting engagement.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
76 words
A connector as claimed in claim 1, said rib extending from said base portion of said first member thicker at its end remote from said base portion than at its junction with said base portion; and said two parallel ribs extending from said base portion of said second member spaced a distance approximately equal to the thickness of said rib of said first member at its said junction with said base portion of said first member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
A connector as claimed in claim 1 at least one of said base portions formed integrally with a part of an apparatus.
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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) | 1976-08-13 | 1977-02-12 | 1977-08-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-08-13 | 1981-02-12 | 1981-08-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-08-13 | 1985-02-12 | 1985-08-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |