US3786402A
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Electrical terminal
Assignee: Molex LLC
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Filing: 1972-10-26
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Granted: 1974-01-15
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Expires: 1992-10-26
Abstract
Abstract An electrical terminal comprises a U-shaped sheet metal body with the legs of the body being cut away to define shoulders for abutting the top surface of a printed circuit board. The bight of the U-shaped body also has an outwardly struck projection that engages the top surface of the printed circuit board to enhance stability of the terminal thereon. Below the detent the bight has a spring tongue for snap-locking against the bottom or printed wire side of the board. The trailing end of the body has a tapered free end and can be used as a wire wrapped terminal or may be inserted into a connector.
Inventors
- 👤 S Horecky
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 16:01
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R4/00; H01R4/10; H01R4/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
An electrical terminal comprising a one-piece elongated sheet metal body that defines a U-shaped channel with apaced apart legs that are joined by a bight, said channel-body having an entrance portion for insertion into a hole in a printed circuit board and a trailing portion for connection to an electrical component, said entrance portion having a shoulder on each said legs for abutment against the surface of the printed circuit board, an outwardly struck detent on said bight that forms an edge in substantially planar alignment with said shoulders whereby the shoulders and the detent form three regions of support for the body on a surface of said printed circuit board, and an outwardly struck spring tongue on said bight, said spring tongue being distended toward the bight upon passage into said hole and springing outwardly upon passage therepast to engage the opposite surface of said printed circuit board.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
149 words
An electrical terminal comprising a one-piece elongated sheet metal body that defines a U-shaped channel with apaced apart legs that are joined by a bight, said channel-body having an entrance portion for insertion into a hole in a printed circuit board and a trailing portion for connection to an electrical component, said entrance portion having a shoulder on each said legs for abutment against the surface of the printed circuit board, an outwardly struck detent on said bight that forms an edge in substantially planar alignment with said shoulders whereby the shoulders and the detent form three regions of support for the body on a surface of said printed circuit board, and an outwardly struck spring tongue on said bight, said spring tongue being distended toward the bight upon passage into said hole and springing outwardly upon passage therepast to engage the opposite surface of said printed circuit board.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
An electrical terminal according to claim 1 in which the trailing portion has a free end section that is tapered.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
49 words
An electrical terminal according to claim 1 in which said legs in the regions between said shoulders and the tip of the entrance portion are each of a width that is less than the regions of the legs between said shoulders and the free end of the trailing portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
An electrical terminal according to claim 1 in which the spacing of said legs above said shoulders is no greater than the spacing of the legs below said shoulders.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
CH467404A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-01-14 | 1977-07-16 | 1978-01-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-01-14 | 1981-07-16 | 1982-01-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-01-14 | 1985-07-16 | 1986-01-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |