US3803533A
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Edge connector
Assignee: Fujitsu Services Ltd
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Filing: 1972-07-20
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Granted: 1974-04-09
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Expires: 1992-07-20
Abstract
Abstract An electrical connector assembly includes an insulated connecting block secured along one edge of a support by a clip member having a pair of lugs engaging with the connecting block, a projection adapted to be fastened to the support and a resilient leaf spring member extending from the clip member which retains an electrical component in its operational position after connection with the block.
Inventors
- 👤 S Taplin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 02:17
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R12/00; H01R12/70; H01R12/7005; H01R12/7011; H01R12/7047; H01R13/00; H01R13/62; H01R13/627; H01R13/6275
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
An electrical connector assembly including a first part for mounting on a support; a second part releasably connectable with the first part; and a clip device formed from sheet material including a body portion, means for attachment to the support, a pair of spaced apart tongues extending transversely of the body portion and arranged to grip opposed surfaces of the first part to retain the first part on the support, and an integral resilient extension of the body portion having a closed ended slot therein extending in a lengthwise direction of the extension; and wherein the second part has a lug the resilient extension latching the second part when connected with the first part by entry of said lug into the slot.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
122 words
An electrical connector assembly including a first part for mounting on a support; a second part releasably connectable with the first part; and a clip device formed from sheet material including a body portion, means for attachment to the support, a pair of spaced apart tongues extending transversely of the body portion and arranged to grip opposed surfaces of the first part to retain the first part on the support, and an integral resilient extension of the body portion having a closed ended slot therein extending in a lengthwise direction of the extension; and wherein the second part has a lug the resilient extension latching the second part when connected with the first part by entry of said lug into the slot.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
71 words
An electrical connector assembly as claimed in claim 1 including a pair of said clip devices respectively arranged to retain opposite ends of the first part on the support; and in which said second part has a pair of said lugs located one on each of two opposed edges, said lugs respectively entering in the slots of the resilient extensions to latch the second part when connected with the first part.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
136 words
An electrical connector assembly as claimed in claim 1 in which the first part is arranged to accommodate two separate ones of said second parts, each of said second parts having a first edge with a lug thereon and a second edge opposed to said first edge; the assembly including an abutment on the first part engaging said second edge of each of said second parts and a pair of said clip devices respectively arranged to retain opposite ends of the first part on the support, the lug on one of said second parts entering in the slot of one of said resilient extensions and the lug on the other of said second parts entering in the slot of the other of said resilient extensions to latch both second parts when connected with the first part.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
105 words
An electrical connector assembly including a first part for mounting on a support; a second part releasably connectable with the first part; and a clip device having means for attachment to the support, a pair of spaced apart tongues gripping opposed surfaces of the first part to retain the first part on the support, and a resilient extension extending in alignment with and engaging said second part when said second part is connected with said first part, the resilient extension having an aperture therein and said second part having a lug engageable in the aperture to retain the second part connected with the first part.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
105 words
An electrical connector assembly including a first part for mounting on a support; a second part releasably connectable with the first part; and a clip device having means for attachment to the support, a pair of spaced apart tongues gripping opposed surfaces of the first part to retain the first part on the support, and a resilient extension extending in alignment with and engaging said second part when said second part is connected with said first part, the resilient extension having an aperture therein and said second part having a lug engageable in the aperture to retain the second part connected with the first part.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
69 words
An electrical connector assembly as claimed in claim 4 including a pair of said clip devices respectively arranged to retain opposite ends of the first part on the support; and in which said second part has a pair of said lugs located one on each two opposed edges, said lugs respectively engaging in the apertures of the resilient extensions to retain the second part connected with the first part.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
135 words
An electrical connector assembly as claimed in claim 4 in which the first part is arranged to accommodate two separate ones of said second parts, each of said second parts having a first edge with a lug thereon and a second edge opposed to said first edge; the assembly including an abutment on the first part engaging said second edge of each of said second parts, and a pair of said clip devices respectively arranged to retain opposite ends of the first part on the support, the lug on one of said second parts engaging in the slot of one of said resilient extensions and the lug on the other of said second parts engaging in the slot of the other of said resilient extensions to retain both second parts connected with the first part.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1977-04-08 | 1977-10-08 | 1978-04-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-04-08 | 1981-10-08 | 1982-04-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-04-08 | 1985-10-08 | 1986-04-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |