US3754206A
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Electrical connectors
Assignee: FCI France SA
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Filing: 1971-06-10
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Granted: 1973-08-21
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Expires: 1991-06-10
Abstract
Abstract The connector consists of a male plug and a female plug, one of the plugs having a pin for penetrating into the socket of the outer plug. The pin and socket are borne by insulating blocks mounted in metallic supports adapted for mutual penetration. The insulating blocks and their supports have mechanical fastening means to fasten them together. An outer ring can lock the two plugs together. Two types of mechanical supports are provided for a same connector, distinguished from each other by different lengths of mutual penetration without other changes in the structure and assembly of the other parts.
Inventors
- 👤 A Obeissart
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 08:24
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/46; H01R13/502
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
171 words
Electrical connector, with a male plug and a female plug, of the type comprising, in one of the plugs, pins intended to penetrate into sockets of the other plug, said pins and sockets being borne by insulating blocks, themselves mounted inside metallic supports adapted for mutual penetration, in combination with mechanical means for ensuring fastening together of the insulating blocks and their supports, and with means, actuated by an outer ring, to ensure locking together of the two plugs, characterised by the fact that there are provided, for a same connector, two types of metallic supports, distinguished from each other by a different length of mutual penetration, without other changes in the structure and assembly of the other parts, wherein one of the supports has a boss on which the outer locking ring is supported, said ring being identical for scoop-proof and non scoop-proof plugs, and said boss, in the case of supports of maximum mutual penetration, is channelled to enable the penetration of the free end of the other support.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
171 words
Electrical connector, with a male plug and a female plug, of the type comprising, in one of the plugs, pins intended to penetrate into sockets of the other plug, said pins and sockets being borne by insulating blocks, themselves mounted inside metallic supports adapted for mutual penetration, in combination with mechanical means for ensuring fastening together of the insulating blocks and their supports, and with means, actuated by an outer ring, to ensure locking together of the two plugs, characterised by the fact that there are provided, for a same connector, two types of metallic supports, distinguished from each other by a different length of mutual penetration, without other changes in the structure and assembly of the other parts, wherein one of the supports has a boss on which the outer locking ring is supported, said ring being identical for scoop-proof and non scoop-proof plugs, and said boss, in the case of supports of maximum mutual penetration, is channelled to enable the penetration of the free end of the other support.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
67 words
Connector according to claim 1, wherein the two supports of maximum mutual penetration are both covered over a sufficient length so that, if the position of the two insulating blocks bearing the pins and sockets respectively is reversed, there still remains, between the free end of the pins and the edge of the corresponding support, a sufficient distance to ensure protection against short-circuits and against mechanical damage.
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 |