US3790922A
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Coupling for an electrical connector
Assignee: Honeywell International Inc
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Filing: 1972-05-08
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Granted: 1974-02-05
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Expires: 1992-05-08
Abstract
Abstract An easily disconnectable sleeve that houses one half of a quick release or emergency release type connector assembly. The rear portion of the sleeve may be removed for access to the junction between the electrical contacts of the connector and the incoming wires, thereby permitting the electrical circuitry to be checked without disconnecting the connector assembly. The rear portion of the sleeve is fixedly secured to the front portion of the sleeve by two snap rings and a coupling ring. Unlike a threaded coupling, this coupling is capable of transmitting torque and resisting vibrations that would normally uncouple a threaded coupling.
Inventors
- 👤 R Normann
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 12:27
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/73; H01R13/74; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S439/00; Y10S439/901; Y10S439/904; Y10S439/905
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
197 words
An electrical connector comprising: a first sleeve having a cutaway rear end portion that includes on the remaining rear end portion a rearwardly facing shoulder and an annular groove between said rearwardly facing shoulder and said rear end; a plurality of electrical contacts each having a mating end and a terminal end; means for mounting said contacts within said sleeve so that said terminal ends of said contacts are facing said rear end of said sleeve; a second sleeve that includes a cutaway front end portion in mated relationship with said cutaway rear portion of said first sleeve, said remaining front end portion of said second sleeve including a rearwardly facing shoulder and an annular groove aligned with the shoulder and groove of said first sleeve; a coupling ring mounted on the front end portion of said second sleeve in abutment with said rearwardly facing shoulders of said first and second sleeves; and means for retaining said coupling ring between said rearwardly facing shoulders and said annular grooves in said first and second sleeves, said retaining means disposed in said grooves of said first and second sleeves so that said first and second sleeves are connected together.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
197 words
An electrical connector comprising: a first sleeve having a cutaway rear end portion that includes on the remaining rear end portion a rearwardly facing shoulder and an annular groove between said rearwardly facing shoulder and said rear end; a plurality of electrical contacts each having a mating end and a terminal end; means for mounting said contacts within said sleeve so that said terminal ends of said contacts are facing said rear end of said sleeve; a second sleeve that includes a cutaway front end portion in mated relationship with said cutaway rear portion of said first sleeve, said remaining front end portion of said second sleeve including a rearwardly facing shoulder and an annular groove aligned with the shoulder and groove of said first sleeve; a coupling ring mounted on the front end portion of said second sleeve in abutment with said rearwardly facing shoulders of said first and second sleeves; and means for retaining said coupling ring between said rearwardly facing shoulders and said annular grooves in said first and second sleeves, said retaining means disposed in said grooves of said first and second sleeves so that said first and second sleeves are connected together.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
An electrical connector as recited in claim 1 wherein said means for retaining said coupling ring is a snap ring so that said first and second sleeves are disconnectable.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The combination as recited in claim 2 wherein said coupling ring includes means for mounting said coupling ring to a panel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
253 words
An electrical connector comprising: a first sleeve having a cutaway rear end portion that includes on the remaining rear end portion a first and second annular groove arranged in spaced relationship, said second groove closer to the rear end of said sleeve than said first groove; a plurality of electrical contacts each having a mating end and a terminal end; means for mounting said electrical contacts within said sleeve so that said terminal ends of said contacts are facing said rear end of said sleeve; a second sleeve that includes a cutaway front end portion in mated relationship with said remaining rear portion of said first sleeve, said remaining front end portion of said second sleeve including a first and second annular groove aligned with the first and second grooves of said first sleeve, said first annular groove of said second sleeve closer to the front end of said second sleeve than said second groove; a first snap ring disposed in said first annular groove of said first sleeve and said first annular groove of said second sleeve; a coupling ring encircling said rear End portion of said first sleeve and said front end portion of said second sleeve and abutting against one side of said first mounting ring; and a second snap ring disposed in said second annular groove of said first sleeve and said second annular groove of said second sleeve and abutting against the other side of said coupling ring whereby said first and second sleeves are demountably connected together.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
253 words
An electrical connector comprising: a first sleeve having a cutaway rear end portion that includes on the remaining rear end portion a first and second annular groove arranged in spaced relationship, said second groove closer to the rear end of said sleeve than said first groove; a plurality of electrical contacts each having a mating end and a terminal end; means for mounting said electrical contacts within said sleeve so that said terminal ends of said contacts are facing said rear end of said sleeve; a second sleeve that includes a cutaway front end portion in mated relationship with said remaining rear portion of said first sleeve, said remaining front end portion of said second sleeve including a first and second annular groove aligned with the first and second grooves of said first sleeve, said first annular groove of said second sleeve closer to the front end of said second sleeve than said second groove; a first snap ring disposed in said first annular groove of said first sleeve and said first annular groove of said second sleeve; a coupling ring encircling said rear End portion of said first sleeve and said front end portion of said second sleeve and abutting against one side of said first mounting ring; and a second snap ring disposed in said second annular groove of said first sleeve and said second annular groove of said second sleeve and abutting against the other side of said coupling ring whereby said first and second sleeves are demountably connected together.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The combination recited in claim 4 wherein said coupling ring includes means for mounting said coupling ring to a panel.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
66 words
An electrical connector as recited in claim 4 wherein said means for mounting said electrical contacts within said sleeve includes a first assembly adapted to be releasably connected to a second assembly having a second plurality of contacts adapted to mate with said first plurality of contacts, said first assembly releasing said second assembly when predetermined axial forces are applied to said first and second assemblies.
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) | 1977-02-04 | 1977-08-06 | 1978-02-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-02-04 | 1981-08-06 | 1982-02-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-02-04 | 1985-08-06 | 1986-02-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |