US3760334A
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Connectors
Assignee: AB Electronic Components Ltd
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Filing: 1971-09-24
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Granted: 1973-09-18
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Expires: 1991-09-24
Abstract
Abstract An electrical connector for a tape cable which consists of metallic tapes embedded side-by-side in an insulating medium, the connector consisting of a housing into which the tape cable extends and between two parts of which the tape cable is clamped. The housing contains a contact carrier carrying a number of electrical contacts each of which has teeth for engagement with one of the metallic tapes of the cable. The contact carrier is movable longitudinally within the housing, there being an eccentric mounted in the housing for moving the carrier so that the teeth plough into the cable to make electrical contact with the tape.
Inventors
- 👤 K Bridle
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 14:05
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R12/00; H01R12/50; H01R12/59; H01R12/65; H01R12/67
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
69 words
An electrical connector for a tape cable comprising a housing, a number of electrical contacts each having at least one tooth for contact with a metallic tape in the cable, a common contact carrier mounted in said housing and carrying said contacts, and drive means for moving said contact carrier longitudinally with respect to said housing and along the tape cable whereby each tooth ploughs along said tape cable.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
69 words
An electrical connector for a tape cable comprising a housing, a number of electrical contacts each having at least one tooth for contact with a metallic tape in the cable, a common contact carrier mounted in said housing and carrying said contacts, and drive means for moving said contact carrier longitudinally with respect to said housing and along the tape cable whereby each tooth ploughs along said tape cable.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
A connector according to claim 1 wherein said drive means comprises an eccentric rotatably mounted on said housing and arranged, on rotation, to move said carrier lengthwise of said tape cable.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
A connector according to claim 2 further comprising a stop to limit rotation of said eccentric just beyond its position of maximum throw, whereby reverse movement of said contacts is prevented.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
A connector as claimed in claim 1 wherein said housing contains a backing of resilient material located to support the tape cable opposite each said tooth on said contact carrier.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
A connector as claimed in claim 4 further comprising a spring on the side of the contact opposite the backing and urging the teeth towards the backing.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
94 words
An electrical connector for a tape cable comprising a housing, clamp means on the housing for gripping a metallic tape-containing tape cable entering the housing, a contact carrier slidably mounted in said housing, a plurality of contacts mounted in said carrier, each said contact having at least one chisel-shaped tooth, and an eccentric rotatably mounted in said housing and engaging said carrier, whereby rotation of said eccentric moves said carrier away from said clamp means and said teeth plough into said cable to establish electrical contact with the metallic tapes in said tape cable.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
94 words
An electrical connector for a tape cable comprising a housing, clamp means on the housing for gripping a metallic tape-containing tape cable entering the housing, a contact carrier slidably mounted in said housing, a plurality of contacts mounted in said carrier, each said contact having at least one chisel-shaped tooth, and an eccentric rotatably mounted in said housing and engaging said carrier, whereby rotation of said eccentric moves said carrier away from said clamp means and said teeth plough into said cable to establish electrical contact with the metallic tapes in said tape cable.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
An electrical connector according to claim 6 wherein said carrier has a stop engageable by said eccentric.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
35 words
An electrical connector according to claim 6 wherein said eccentric is mounted on a shaft one end of which extends to the outside of said housing and said end is formed with a screwdriver slot.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
105 words
An electrical connector for a tape cable comprising a housing, clamp means on the housing for gripping a metallic tape-containing tape cable entering the housing and extending lengthwise thereof, a contact carrier mounted in said housing for rectilinear sliding movement parallel with the length of said housing, a number of contacts mounted in said carrier, each said contact having at least one chisel-shaped tooth projecting beneath the bottom surface of said carrier to penetrate said tape cable into contact with one of said tapes, and drive means carried by said housing for sliding said contact carrier longitudinally of said carrier and along said tape cable.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
105 words
An electrical connector for a tape cable comprising a housing, clamp means on the housing for gripping a metallic tape-containing tape cable entering the housing and extending lengthwise thereof, a contact carrier mounted in said housing for rectilinear sliding movement parallel with the length of said housing, a number of contacts mounted in said carrier, each said contact having at least one chisel-shaped tooth projecting beneath the bottom surface of said carrier to penetrate said tape cable into contact with one of said tapes, and drive means carried by said housing for sliding said contact carrier longitudinally of said carrier and along said tape cable.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
37 words
An electrical connector according to claim 9 wherein said housing is in two parts secured together by screws, facing surface of said two parts forming a clamp to grip said tape cable when said screws are tightened.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
30 words
An electrical connector according to claim 9 wherein said housing is in two parts secured together by screws and tightening of said screws presses said teeth into said tape cable.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1976-09-17 | 1977-03-19 | 1977-09-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-09-17 | 1981-03-19 | 1981-09-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-09-17 | 1985-03-19 | 1985-09-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |