US3766515A
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Assembly device for a connector
Assignee: Cegelec SA
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Filing: 1972-01-20
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Granted: 1973-10-16
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Expires: 1992-01-20
Abstract
Abstract Assembling device for a connector, comprising a fixed part and a detachable part, characterized in that each of the parts constitutes a single block made of insulating plastic material provided with cooperating means between the two parts, such that one of the two parts comprises an orientation correcting guide finger, the other part comprising an orientation correcting guide aperture, and one of the parts comprises a resilient finger supporting a locking catch, the other including a lock ridge.
Inventors
- 👤 J Debaigt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 13:44
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R9/00; H01R9/22; H01R9/24; H01R9/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
285 words
A connector assembly adapted to be engaged on a support member comprising, a fixed part and at least one removable part adapted for cooperation wiTh said fixed part, said fixed part having a base portion engageable with a slideway on said support member, a central recess formed longitudinally through said fixed part, at least one port opening through a side wall of said fixed part into said central recess at right angles thereto, the height and width of the opening of said port being less than the width of said central recess, wherein a ridge is formed at the edge of the opening of said port adjacent a wall of said central recess, said removable part having a body with a first and a second finger extending from one side thereof in parallel relationship, said first and second fingers inserted through said port into said central recess of said fixed part, the end of said first finger extending beyond the end of said second finger to act as a guide for said removable part during insertion into said fixed part, said first finger having a thickness corresponding generally to the width of said port in said fixed part to act as a guide, said second finger having a locking notch formed on the end thereof and engaging with said ridge formed in said fixed part to lock said removable part in engagement with said fixed part, said removable part further comprising a slot formed therein between said first and second fingers to permit the movement of said second finger in the direction of said first finger to disengage said locking notch from said ridge to permit removal of said removable part from said fixed part.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
285 words
A connector assembly adapted to be engaged on a support member comprising, a fixed part and at least one removable part adapted for cooperation wiTh said fixed part, said fixed part having a base portion engageable with a slideway on said support member, a central recess formed longitudinally through said fixed part, at least one port opening through a side wall of said fixed part into said central recess at right angles thereto, the height and width of the opening of said port being less than the width of said central recess, wherein a ridge is formed at the edge of the opening of said port adjacent a wall of said central recess, said removable part having a body with a first and a second finger extending from one side thereof in parallel relationship, said first and second fingers inserted through said port into said central recess of said fixed part, the end of said first finger extending beyond the end of said second finger to act as a guide for said removable part during insertion into said fixed part, said first finger having a thickness corresponding generally to the width of said port in said fixed part to act as a guide, said second finger having a locking notch formed on the end thereof and engaging with said ridge formed in said fixed part to lock said removable part in engagement with said fixed part, said removable part further comprising a slot formed therein between said first and second fingers to permit the movement of said second finger in the direction of said first finger to disengage said locking notch from said ridge to permit removal of said removable part from said fixed part.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
A connector assembly according to claim 1, wherein said fixed part in said removable part are formed from insulating plastic material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
A connector assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that said removable part is provided with a port provided for assembly with removable electrical connector parts.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
A connector assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that the port is T-shaped.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
A connector assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that the fixed part comprises a plurality of ports on its periphery.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
A connector assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that the fixed part comprises on its periphery, three sets of cooperating ports offset from each other.
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 |