US3753216A
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High voltage terminal strip
Assignee: TE Connectivity Corp
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Filing: 1971-10-14
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Granted: 1973-08-14
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Expires: 1991-10-14
Abstract
Abstract A terminal strip to provide for varying numbers and combinations of connections between input conductors and output conductors is disclosed. The strip is built up of any desired number of insulating block elements, each of identical structure, all mounted on a channel shaped track between end stops. The block elements have interlocking means, and they define plural cavities with sets of contact terminals inside the cavities to which the conductors are terminated in desired patterns. Barrier wall sections subdivide the cavities and separate sets of terminals. High voltage surge conditions can be successfully withstood due to cavity spacings, post spacings, presence of barrier walls, and use of insulating material for all elements except the contact terminals. Access cover means and cavity identifying marker means are also provided.
Inventors
- 👤 E Johnson
- 👤 D Crabb
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 05:58
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R9/00; H01R9/22; H01R9/24; H01R9/26; H04; H04Q; H04Q1/00; H04Q1/02; H04Q1/021; H04Q1/14; H04Q1/141; H04Q1/142; H04Q1/148
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
An electrical connecting assembly comprising, in combination, a plurality of identical insulating housing members, means for mechanically interlocking said housing members to form a terminal strip of desired length, a plurality of space-partitioning walls carried by each housing member, a plurality of electrical contact posts mounted in and supported by at least one of said partitioning walls, and means to terminate input conductors and output conductors to selected ones of said contact posts, said assembly further comprising end cover means for said housing members, said cover means having a pair of opposed ends and being detachably and pivotally mounted at both ends thereof to the associated housing members.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
An electrical connecting assembly comprising, in combination, a plurality of identical insulating housing members, means for mechanically interlocking said housing members to form a terminal strip of desired length, a plurality of space-partitioning walls carried by each housing member, a plurality of electrical contact posts mounted in and supported by at least one of said partitioning walls, and means to terminate input conductors and output conductors to selected ones of said contact posts, said assembly further comprising end cover means for said housing members, said cover means having a pair of opposed ends and being detachably and pivotally mounted at both ends thereof to the associated housing members.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
The electrical connecting assembly of claim 1, and further comprising track means for supporting said housing members in a unitary terminal strip assembly, and end stop means in said track means to clamp said housing members therein.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
The electrical connecting assembly of claim 1, and further comprising strip means for ganging together predetermined numbers of said end cover means, and indicia carrying identifying means mounted on said housing members.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
131 words
An electrical connecting assembly comprising, in combination, a plurality of identical insulating housing members, means for mechanically interlocking said housing members to form a terminal strip of desired length, each housing member including a single side wall, a plurality of space-partitioning walls carried by each side wall on one side thereof and extending normal thereto, said space partitioning walls including a pair of perpendicular walls connected at substantially the center of each wall, said pair of walls providing four chambers in said housing, said pair of walls being dimensioned to prevent high voltage arcing between said chambers, a plurality of electrical contact posts mounted in and supported by at least one of said partitioning walls, and means to terminate input conductors and output conductors to selected ones of said contact posts.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
131 words
An electrical connecting assembly comprising, in combination, a plurality of identical insulating housing members, means for mechanically interlocking said housing members to form a terminal strip of desired length, each housing member including a single side wall, a plurality of space-partitioning walls carried by each side wall on one side thereof and extending normal thereto, said space partitioning walls including a pair of perpendicular walls connected at substantially the center of each wall, said pair of walls providing four chambers in said housing, said pair of walls being dimensioned to prevent high voltage arcing between said chambers, a plurality of electrical contact posts mounted in and supported by at least one of said partitioning walls, and means to terminate input conductors and output conductors to selected ones of said contact posts.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
37 words
The electrical connection assembly of claim 4, and further comprising track means for supporting said housing members in a unitary terminal strip assembly, and end stop means in said track means to clamp said housing members therein.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
53 words
An electrical connecting assembly as set forth in claim 5 wherein said space partitioning walls include a pair of perpendicular walls connected at substantially the center of each wall, said pair of walls providing four chambers in said housing, said pair of walls being dimensioned to prevent high voltage arcing between said chambers.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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 |