US3784955A
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Connecting device for printed circuit board
Assignee: TE Connectivity Corp
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Filing: 1973-02-23
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Granted: 1974-01-08
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Expires: 1993-02-23
Abstract
Abstract Printed circuit board has connecting device mounted thereon and soldered to a conductor on the board. The connecting device has a mounting portion which extends into a hole in the PC board and a receptacle portion which extends above the surface in the board. The receptacle portion is offset from the hole in the PC board and the mounting portion is hemi-ellipsoidal and faces away from the receptacle portion. Solidified solder is in the hole and bonded to an external side of the receptacle portion but is not flowed into the receptacle portion.
Inventors
- 👤 C Reynolds
- 👤 E Gombar
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 15:05
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R12/00; H01R12/70; H01R12/71; H01R12/712; H01R12/716; H01R12/718; H01R12/72; H01R12/722; H01R12/728; H01R13/00; H01R13/02; H01R13/10; H01R13/11; H01R13/115
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
212 words
A one piece stamped and formed connecting device which is mounted on a printed circuit board and soldered to a conductor on said board, said device comprising: a receptacle portion and a mounting portion, said receptacle portion having a first wall and a pair of walls extending from said first wall in one direction, said mounting portion having a generally U-shaped cross-section comprising a bight and sidewalls extending over at least a portion of its length, said bight being integral with said first wall, said sidewalls extending laterally in a direction other than said first direction and laterally beyond said first wall, said pair of walls having first lateral edges adjacent to said mounting portion which face the free end of said mounting portion, and said sidewalls having second lateral edges adjacent to said receptacle portion which face the free end of said receptacle portion, said first and second edges all being substantially in one plane, said mounting portion extending into a circular hole in said printed circuit board said second lateral edges being substantially flush with one side of said printed circuit board and said first lateral edges being substantially against said one side of said board adjacent to said hole, and solder in said hole and in said mounting portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
212 words
A one piece stamped and formed connecting device which is mounted on a printed circuit board and soldered to a conductor on said board, said device comprising: a receptacle portion and a mounting portion, said receptacle portion having a first wall and a pair of walls extending from said first wall in one direction, said mounting portion having a generally U-shaped cross-section comprising a bight and sidewalls extending over at least a portion of its length, said bight being integral with said first wall, said sidewalls extending laterally in a direction other than said first direction and laterally beyond said first wall, said pair of walls having first lateral edges adjacent to said mounting portion which face the free end of said mounting portion, and said sidewalls having second lateral edges adjacent to said receptacle portion which face the free end of said receptacle portion, said first and second edges all being substantially in one plane, said mounting portion extending into a circular hole in said printed circuit board said second lateral edges being substantially flush with one side of said printed circuit board and said first lateral edges being substantially against said one side of said board adjacent to said hole, and solder in said hole and in said mounting portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
A device as set forth in claim 1 wherein said mounting portion is generally hemi-ellipsoidal.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
A device as set forth in claim 1 wherein said receptacle portion has a wall opposed to said first wall, said receptacle portion having resilient means therein for engagement with an inserted conductor.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
45 words
A device as set forth in claim 1 wherein said receptacle portion has spring means extending from at least one of said walls and reversely bent to extend between said walls, said device having a solder resistant coating on the interior surfaces of said walls.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
189 words
A one piece stamped and formed connecting device, said device being mounted in a circular hole in a printed circuit board and soldered to a conductor on the side of said board which is opposite to the side on which said device is mounted, said device comprising: a generally hemi-elliposidal mounting portion having, as viewed in transverse cross-section, a bight and sidewalls, a receptacle portion having one side which merges with said bight of said mounting portion, said receptacle portion having additional sides which extend from the longitudinal edges of said one side, said one side and said additional side forming an enclosure which is adapted to receive a conductor, said enclosure having a longitudinal axis which is offset, in one lateral direction, from the longitudinal axis of said mounting portion, said sidewalls of said mounting portion being directed in a lateral direction opposite to said one direction whereby, said receptacle portion is laterally offset from said hole, and upon soldering of said mounting portion to said conductor, solder will enter said mounting portion filling the space between said sidewalls and will be prevented from entering said receptacle portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
189 words
A one piece stamped and formed connecting device, said device being mounted in a circular hole in a printed circuit board and soldered to a conductor on the side of said board which is opposite to the side on which said device is mounted, said device comprising: a generally hemi-elliposidal mounting portion having, as viewed in transverse cross-section, a bight and sidewalls, a receptacle portion having one side which merges with said bight of said mounting portion, said receptacle portion having additional sides which extend from the longitudinal edges of said one side, said one side and said additional side forming an enclosure which is adapted to receive a conductor, said enclosure having a longitudinal axis which is offset, in one lateral direction, from the longitudinal axis of said mounting portion, said sidewalls of said mounting portion being directed in a lateral direction opposite to said one direction whereby, said receptacle portion is laterally offset from said hole, and upon soldering of said mounting portion to said conductor, solder will enter said mounting portion filling the space between said sidewalls and will be prevented from entering said receptacle portion.
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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) | 1977-01-07 | 1977-07-09 | 1978-01-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-01-07 | 1981-07-09 | 1982-01-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-01-07 | 1985-07-09 | 1986-01-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |