US3794955A
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Connector
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-10-19
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Granted: 1974-02-26
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Expires: 1992-10-19
Abstract
Abstract The invention relates to a connector for mechanically and electrically coupling current rails. The connector has a number of coupling members which can each be clamped in a current rail and a number of plates which are electrically insulated from each other. Each plate is connected by means of a plug contact to a lead-through element which is incorporated in the coupling member and which can be clamped against one of the current conductors of the current rail.
Inventors
- 👤 J Bertrams
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 13:00
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R25/00; H01R25/14; H01R25/145
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
190 words
A connector for mechanically and electrically connecting together two or more current rails having current conveying conductors, said connector comprising a housing of insulating material, a recessed opening in the wall of said housing for each current rail, a coupling member for each current rail of insulating material detachably secured to said housing, at least one lead-through element embedded in each coupling member for cooperative engagement with a current conveying conductor of said current rail, each lead-through element projecting beyond said housing through said openings having a shape compatable for engagement with said current conductor, a plurality of parallel extending metal plates secured within said housing, the number of plates corresponding to the number of current conveying conductors, insulating means electrically insulating said plates from each other, a plurality of first contact members carried by each plate, and a plurality of second contact members, each said second contact member being carried by one of said lead-through elements, said first and second contact members arranged for contact with each other and insertion of one with respect to the other, the direction of insertion being transverse to the plane of said plates.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
190 words
A connector for mechanically and electrically connecting together two or more current rails having current conveying conductors, said connector comprising a housing of insulating material, a recessed opening in the wall of said housing for each current rail, a coupling member for each current rail of insulating material detachably secured to said housing, at least one lead-through element embedded in each coupling member for cooperative engagement with a current conveying conductor of said current rail, each lead-through element projecting beyond said housing through said openings having a shape compatable for engagement with said current conductor, a plurality of parallel extending metal plates secured within said housing, the number of plates corresponding to the number of current conveying conductors, insulating means electrically insulating said plates from each other, a plurality of first contact members carried by each plate, and a plurality of second contact members, each said second contact member being carried by one of said lead-through elements, said first and second contact members arranged for contact with each other and insertion of one with respect to the other, the direction of insertion being transverse to the plane of said plates.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
65 words
The connector according to claim 1 wherein each of said first contact members comprises a pin secured to said plates having its longitudinal axis extending in a dirEction transverse to the plane of said plates, and wherein each of said lead-through elements is strip-shaped, said second contact members comprising a recessed hole in said lead through-element, said pin arranged for clamping engagement with said hole.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
46 words
The connector according to claim 1 wherein said housing is formed as a box having a bottom wall, and further comprising a boss centrally arranged in the box, each said coupling member having a thickened portion clamped between said boss and a sidewall of the housing.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
42 words
The connector according to claim 1 further comprising a metal earth strip carried by said coupling member, said earth strip being connected to a metal earth plate in said housing on the side of the bottom wall remote from the coupling member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
The connector according to claim 4 further comprising a pin secured to said earth strip passing through the bottom wall of said housing, said pin fitting in a clamping manner in an aperture recessed in the earth plate.
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) | 1977-02-25 | 1977-08-27 | 1978-02-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-02-25 | 1981-08-27 | 1982-02-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-02-25 | 1985-08-27 | 1986-02-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |