US3754203A
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Substrate connector and terminal therefore
Assignee: TE Connectivity Corp
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Filing: 1971-07-01
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Granted: 1973-08-21
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Expires: 1991-07-01
Abstract
Abstract An interconnection system is disclosed for connecting ceramic substrate and the like to printed circuit boards, panels, or the like. The connector has a plurality of terminals therein each including a spring contact near one end for making contact with circuitry on a ceramic substrate, the substrate being snapped or otherwise secured in position on the connector. The other end of each terminal is a solder post and is designed to be plugged into a printed circuit board and soldered to circuitry thereon. In another form the other end of the terminal is in the form of a post to receive a wrapped electrical conductor therearound.
Inventors
- 👤 W Pauza
- 👤 E Poltonavage
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 04:37
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05K; H05K7/00; H05K7/02; H05K7/10; H05K7/1053; H05K7/1061; H05K7/1069
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
243 words
In combination with a panel-like member such as a substrate having circuit means on one face thereof and having conductors extending from said circuit means to the edges of said panel-like member, an electrical connector comprising: an insulating housing having a central substrate-receiving area on one side thereof, said panel-like member being in said receiving area with the plane of said panel-like member extending parallel to said one side, a plurality of contact-receiving cavities extending through said housing from said one side thereof to the other side thereof, said cavities being disposed in at least partially surrounding relationship to said central receiving area, an electrical contact terminal in each of said cavities, each of said terminals having one end which is proximate to said one side of said housing and a second end which is proximate to said other side, contact means integral with said one end of each of said terminals, each of said contact means comprising cantilever arm means extending laterally between said panel-like member and said one side of said housing and inwardly of said housing into said receiving area, each of said arm means having a free end in engagement with one of said conductors on said one face, and holding means on said housing functioning to hold said panellike member against said free ends of said arms means whereby said arm means are resiliently flexed anD are maintained in electrical contact with said conductors on said panel-like member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
243 words
In combination with a panel-like member such as a substrate having circuit means on one face thereof and having conductors extending from said circuit means to the edges of said panel-like member, an electrical connector comprising: an insulating housing having a central substrate-receiving area on one side thereof, said panel-like member being in said receiving area with the plane of said panel-like member extending parallel to said one side, a plurality of contact-receiving cavities extending through said housing from said one side thereof to the other side thereof, said cavities being disposed in at least partially surrounding relationship to said central receiving area, an electrical contact terminal in each of said cavities, each of said terminals having one end which is proximate to said one side of said housing and a second end which is proximate to said other side, contact means integral with said one end of each of said terminals, each of said contact means comprising cantilever arm means extending laterally between said panel-like member and said one side of said housing and inwardly of said housing into said receiving area, each of said arm means having a free end in engagement with one of said conductors on said one face, and holding means on said housing functioning to hold said panellike member against said free ends of said arms means whereby said arm means are resiliently flexed anD are maintained in electrical contact with said conductors on said panel-like member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
242 words
In combination with a panel-like member such as a rectangular substrate having circuit means on one face thereof and having conductors extending to two opposite edges of said face, said conductors having terminal pads at spaced-apart locations on said one side adjacent to said opposite edges, an electrical connector comprising: an insulating housing comprising a generally rectangular open frame having a central substrate-receiving area on one side thereof, said substrate being in said receiving area with said one face opposed to said one side, said frame comprising parallel side rails extending beside said opposite edges of said substrate, a plurality of contact receiving cavities in said side rails, each of said cavities having an electrical contact terminal therein, each of said terminals having one end which is proximate to said one side of said housing and a second end which is proximate to the other side of said housing, each of said terminals having a contact arm integral therewith at said one end, each of said contact arms extending cantilever fashion inwardly of said open frame between said one face of said substrate and said one side of said housing, each of said contact arms having a free end in engagement with one of said terminal pads on said one face, and holding means functioning to hold said panel-like member against said free ends of said arms whereby, said arms are resiliently flexed and maintained in electrical contact with said terminal pads.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
242 words
In combination with a panel-like member such as a rectangular substrate having circuit means on one face thereof and having conductors extending to two opposite edges of said face, said conductors having terminal pads at spaced-apart locations on said one side adjacent to said opposite edges, an electrical connector comprising: an insulating housing comprising a generally rectangular open frame having a central substrate-receiving area on one side thereof, said substrate being in said receiving area with said one face opposed to said one side, said frame comprising parallel side rails extending beside said opposite edges of said substrate, a plurality of contact receiving cavities in said side rails, each of said cavities having an electrical contact terminal therein, each of said terminals having one end which is proximate to said one side of said housing and a second end which is proximate to the other side of said housing, each of said terminals having a contact arm integral therewith at said one end, each of said contact arms extending cantilever fashion inwardly of said open frame between said one face of said substrate and said one side of said housing, each of said contact arms having a free end in engagement with one of said terminal pads on said one face, and holding means functioning to hold said panel-like member against said free ends of said arms whereby, said arms are resiliently flexed and maintained in electrical contact with said terminal pads.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
47 words
A connector and a substrate as set forth in claim 1, each of said terminals having a generally channel-shaped intermediate portion comprising a web and sidewalls, each of said contact arms being struck from said web and being integral with said web adjacent to said one end.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
44 words
A connector and a substrate as set forth in claim 3 wherein each of said arms extends from said one end of its respective web portion laterally outwardly from said housing, is reversely bent and extends between said side-walls towards said substrate receiving area.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
41 words
A connector and a substrate as set forth in claim 2 wherein said holding means comprises clamping plates secured to said housing between said side rails, said clamping plates extending inwardly of said housing and partially over said one panel-like member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
A connector and a substrate as set forth in claim 2 including substrate support surfaces on said one side of said housing, said support surfaces extending between said side rails.
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) | 1976-08-20 | 1977-02-19 | 1977-08-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-08-20 | 1981-02-19 | 1981-08-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-08-20 | 1985-02-19 | 1985-08-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |