US3784964A
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Electrical connector with retainer means
Assignee: Cooper Industries LLC
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Filing: 1972-03-27
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Granted: 1974-01-08
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Expires: 1992-03-27
Abstract
Abstract An electrical connector for terminating an electric cable, and an insulating sleeve therefor, said sleeve containing a central bore for receiving a male or female connector therein, and means securing said male or female connector against axial movement and rotation within said bore, said means comprising an insulated elongated member having major and minor body portions, wherein said minor portion engages said male or female connector and said major portion engages said sleeve in a manner to provide a seal against intrusion by moisture for said engaged connector.
Inventors
- 👤 A Newman
- 👤 C Haun
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 07:21
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/46; H01R13/52; H01R13/5205
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
196 words
An electrical connector comprising connector means adapted for interengagement with a mating connector means, a preformed insulating housing having a passageway therethrough, said connector means being disposed within said passageway, one-piece removable securing means for fixing said connector means in relation to said insulating housing against axial and rotational movement, said housing having a wall portion with a hole therethrough, one end of said hole communicating with the exterior of said housing, the other end of said hole communicating with said passage, said hole having an annular groove at a position between its ends, said connector means having a hole extending thereinto and in coaxial alignment with said hole in said housing wall portion, said securing means comprising an elongated member having first and second portions, said second portion having an annular rib thereabout, said securing means being insertable in said housing wall portion hole to a position wherein said first portion of said securing means is just nicely received within said hole in said connector means and said second portion of said securing means is just nicely received in said hole in said housing wall portion with said annular rib engaged in said annular groove.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
196 words
An electrical connector comprising connector means adapted for interengagement with a mating connector means, a preformed insulating housing having a passageway therethrough, said connector means being disposed within said passageway, one-piece removable securing means for fixing said connector means in relation to said insulating housing against axial and rotational movement, said housing having a wall portion with a hole therethrough, one end of said hole communicating with the exterior of said housing, the other end of said hole communicating with said passage, said hole having an annular groove at a position between its ends, said connector means having a hole extending thereinto and in coaxial alignment with said hole in said housing wall portion, said securing means comprising an elongated member having first and second portions, said second portion having an annular rib thereabout, said securing means being insertable in said housing wall portion hole to a position wherein said first portion of said securing means is just nicely received within said hole in said connector means and said second portion of said securing means is just nicely received in said hole in said housing wall portion with said annular rib engaged in said annular groove.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
60 words
The structure claimed in claim 1 including a collar affixed to said housing within said passageway and encircling said passageway, said connecting means extending through said collar, said collar having a perforation in coaxial alignment with said hole in said housing wall portion and said hole in said connector means, said securing means passing through said perforation in said collar.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
46 words
The structure claimed in claim 1 wherein said hole in said connector means is internally threaded, said first portion of said securing means being of circular cross section and externally threaded, said first portion of said securing means being threadedly engaged in said connector means hole.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
61 words
The structure claimed in claim 1 wherein said housing is made of resilient material, said end of said hole in said wall portion thereof which communicates with the exterIor of said housing being provided with an annular rim projecting toward the axis of said last mentioned hole, said rim overlying the free end of said second portion of said securing means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
36 words
The structure claimed in claim 1 including means on the free end of said second portion of said securing means for engagement thereof by an appropriate tool for the installation and removal of said securing means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
46 words
The structure claimed in claim 2 wherein said hole in said connector means is internally threaded, said first portion of said securing means being of circular cross section and externally threaded, said first portion of said securing means being threadedly engaged in said connector means hole.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
34 words
The structure claimed in claim 6 wherein said second portion of said securing means is of circular cross section, said first portion of said securing means being of lesser diameter than said second portion.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
61 words
The structure claim in claim 6 wherein said housing is made of resilient material, said end of said hole in said wall portion thereof which communicates with the exterior of said housing being provided with an annular rim projecting toward the axis of said last mentioned hole, said rim overlying the free end of said second portion of said securing means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
55 words
The structure claimed in claim 7 wherein said securing means has an intermediate portion of circular cross section between said first and second portions, said intermediate portion having a diameter greater than that of said first portion and less than that of said second portion, said intermediate portion extending through said perforation in said collar.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
36 words
The structure claimed in claim 8 including means on the free end of said second portion of said securing means for engagement thereof by an appropriate tool for the installation and removal of said securing means.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
12 words
The electrical connector claimed in claim 2 wherein said collar is metallic.
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) | 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 |