US3775828A
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Apparatus and method for field-repairing high-voltage electrical connector lead assemblies
Assignee: TE Connectivity Corp
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Filing: 1972-05-24
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Granted: 1973-12-04
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Expires: 1992-05-24
Abstract
Abstract A field-repairing kit for repairing high-voltage electrical connector lead assemblies in the field having a contact pin socket, shrink tubing, a tubular retention cap, and an insulation boot. In repairing a defective or damaged lead assembly, the assembly to be replaced is severed from the high-voltage lead, a portion of which is then stripped of its insulation so as to expose its wire conductor. A contact pin socket is then crimped or soldered to the exposed wire conductor, after which the shrink tubing, tubular cap, and insulation boot are slipped over the socket and onto the high-voltage lead in the order recited. A bonding agent may be applied to secure the components in their relative positions, after which the shrink-tubing is shrink-fitted thereover.
Inventors
- 👤 K Kopenhaver
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 00:22
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/46; H01R13/53; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S439/00; Y10S439/932; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49002; Y10T29/49117; Y10T29/49174; Y10T29/49176; Y10T29/49178; Y10T29/49718; Y10T29/49721; Y10T29/4973; Y10T29/49826; Y10T29/49863; Y10T29/49865
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
A field-repairing kit for repairing high-voltage sheathed electrical connector lead assemblies in the field, comprising: a contact pin socket for securement to said high-voltage electrical connector lead extending from the sheath; an insulation boot means of internal diameter to snugly receive said contact pin socket and of a length to extend over and snugly receive an adjacent portion of the sheath; a section of shrink-tubing for closely surrounding that end of the boot furthest from the socket and for also closely surrounding an adjacent portion of the sheath; and an internally threaded retention cap for loosely surrounding said boot and having an end wall, said boot having a radially projecting wall for engagement by the end wall.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
A field-repairing kit for repairing high-voltage sheathed electrical connector lead assemblies in the field, comprising: a contact pin socket for securement to said high-voltage electrical connector lead extending from the sheath; an insulation boot means of internal diameter to snugly receive said contact pin socket and of a length to extend over and snugly receive an adjacent portion of the sheath; a section of shrink-tubing for closely surrounding that end of the boot furthest from the socket and for also closely surrounding an adjacent portion of the sheath; and an internally threaded retention cap for loosely surrounding said boot and having an end wall, said boot having a radially projecting wall for engagement by the end wall.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
A field-repairing kit for repairing high-voltage sheathed electrical connector lead assemblies in the field, as set forth in claim 1, wherein said shrink-tubing has an initial inside diameter at least as great as the outside diameter of said boot.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
54 words
A field-repairing kit for repairing high-voltage sheathed electrical connector lead assemblies in the field, as set forth in claim 1, wherein said insulation boot means comprises an insulation sleeve for surrounding said contact pin socket and an adjacent length of sheath and a separate sleeve therewithin substantially the length of said contact pin socket.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
42 words
A field-repairing kit for repairing high-voltage sheathed electrical connector lead assemblies in the field, as set forth in claim 1, wherein said kit additionally comprises anti-friction washers for being disposed upon said boot between said retention cap and said radially projecting wall.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
135 words
A method of field-repairing defective high-voltage sheathed electrical connector lead assemblies comprising the steps of: severing said high-voltage electrical connector lead from said defective high-voltage electrical connector lead assembly; stripping said high-voltage electrical connector lead of its insulation sheath at said severed end so as to expose its wire conductor; securing a contact pin socket to said exposed wire conductor; sliding a piece of shrink-tubing onto the sheath of said high-voltage electrical connector lead; sliding a tubular threaded retention cap onto the sheath of said high-voltage electrical connector lead; sliding an insulation boot onto said high-voltage electrical connector lead sheath and contact pin socket through said tubular retention cap; securing a portion of said shrink-tubing upon said boot; and heating said shrink-tubing to shrink-fit it onto said high-voltage electrical connector sheath and said insulation boot.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
135 words
A method of field-repairing defective high-voltage sheathed electrical connector lead assemblies comprising the steps of: severing said high-voltage electrical connector lead from said defective high-voltage electrical connector lead assembly; stripping said high-voltage electrical connector lead of its insulation sheath at said severed end so as to expose its wire conductor; securing a contact pin socket to said exposed wire conductor; sliding a piece of shrink-tubing onto the sheath of said high-voltage electrical connector lead; sliding a tubular threaded retention cap onto the sheath of said high-voltage electrical connector lead; sliding an insulation boot onto said high-voltage electrical connector lead sheath and contact pin socket through said tubular retention cap; securing a portion of said shrink-tubing upon said boot; and heating said shrink-tubing to shrink-fit it onto said high-voltage electrical connector sheath and said insulation boot.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
36 words
A method of field-repairing defective high-voltage sheated electricAl connector lead assemblies as set forth in claim 5, wherein said shrink-tubing, retention cap, and boot are slid onto said high-voltage electrical connector lead from said severed end.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
61 words
A method of field-repairing defective high-voltage sheated electrical connector lead assemblies as set forth in claim 5, wherein said boot is slid onto said high-voltage electrical connector lead until one end of said boot lies flush with one end of said contact pin socket while the other end of said boot overlaps said insulated portion of said high-voltage electrical connector lead.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
33 words
A method according to claim 7 including the further step of sliding an insulation sleeve into the said one end of the boot and onto the outer surface of the contact pin socket.
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) | 1976-12-03 | 1977-06-04 | 1977-12-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-03 | 1981-06-04 | 1981-12-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-03 | 1985-06-04 | 1985-12-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |