US3766513A
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Successive connection electrical connector
Assignee: Socapex SA
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Filing: 1972-05-03
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Granted: 1973-10-16
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Expires: 1992-05-03
Abstract
Abstract Electrical connector achieving a connection in a predetermined and readily modifiable sequence, by positioning in several stages, considered in the direction of their length, the conductor elements which are to be connected together, a plurality stages of locations being formed in the insulating socket of the connector, into which can penetrate catches carried by the said elements.
Inventors
- 👤 J Carre
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 21:36
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/40; H01R13/42; H01R13/428
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
A successive connection electrical connector for connecting electrical circuits in a predetermined order, said connector comprising a housing of electrical insulating material and a plurality of contacts mounted in said housing, said plurality of contacts including at least two sets arranged with their mating portions at different levels along the axis of engagement, said housing being provided with a set of grooves for each contact, the grooves of each set being arranged in at least two levels along the axis of engagement, and said contacts being provided with lateral relief parts, the contacts being releasibly secured in said housing by introduction of said relief parts into selected ones of said set of grooves, whereby said contacts are brought into electrical connection with contacts of a complementary connector in a predetermined order when said connectors are interengaged.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
136 words
A successive connection electrical connector for connecting electrical circuits in a predetermined order, said connector comprising a housing of electrical insulating material and a plurality of contacts mounted in said housing, said plurality of contacts including at least two sets arranged with their mating portions at different levels along the axis of engagement, said housing being provided with a set of grooves for each contact, the grooves of each set being arranged in at least two levels along the axis of engagement, and said contacts being provided with lateral relief parts, the contacts being releasibly secured in said housing by introduction of said relief parts into selected ones of said set of grooves, whereby said contacts are brought into electrical connection with contacts of a complementary connector in a predetermined order when said connectors are interengaged.
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) | 1976-10-15 | 1977-04-16 | 1977-10-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-10-15 | 1981-04-16 | 1981-10-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-10-15 | 1985-04-16 | 1985-10-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |