US3818569A
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Releasing tool for multiple contact
Assignee: TE Connectivity Corp
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Filing: 1972-09-05
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Granted: 1974-06-25
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Expires: 1992-09-05
Abstract
Abstract A tool for releasing an electrical contact of a connector assembly including a contact body having a crimped wire barrel portion and a channel portion with a finger-like spring mounted on the channel portion. An opening near a free end of the spring is located opposite one end of the channel permitting insertion of a conductive post through the opening and into the channel. The spring is appropriately biased to bite the post along one edge of the opening while releasing the post by use of a tool which applies a force at the end of the spring in the direction of the channel.
Inventors
- 👤 R Kinkaid
- 👤 J Asick
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 21:53
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R25/00; H01R43/00; H01R43/26; H01R13/00; H01R13/02; H01R13/20; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/53; Y10T29/53274; Y10T29/53283; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/57; Y10T403/5706
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
157 words
A tool for use in releasing a conductive post from a connector of the type comprising a conductive channel portion adapted to receive the post and a spring having an end fixed with respect to said channel and a free end having an opening located at one end of the channel, the free end of the spring being biased about a fulcrum so as to bite the post with an edge of the opening and lock the post in place, said tool comprising: a connector receiving section including means for engaging said connector at the extremity of said free end; a depressible plunger cooperating with said connector receiving section for engaging said connector nearer said fixed end of said spring than said free end, said plunger applying a substantially axially compressive component of force along said channel so as to pivot said free end of said spring about said fulcrum thereby releasing the bite on said post.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
157 words
A tool for use in releasing a conductive post from a connector of the type comprising a conductive channel portion adapted to receive the post and a spring having an end fixed with respect to said channel and a free end having an opening located at one end of the channel, the free end of the spring being biased about a fulcrum so as to bite the post with an edge of the opening and lock the post in place, said tool comprising: a connector receiving section including means for engaging said connector at the extremity of said free end; a depressible plunger cooperating with said connector receiving section for engaging said connector nearer said fixed end of said spring than said free end, said plunger applying a substantially axially compressive component of force along said channel so as to pivot said free end of said spring about said fulcrum thereby releasing the bite on said post.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The tool of claim 1 wherein said connector receiving section forms a channel for receiving said conNector.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
The tool of claim 2 wherein said means for engaging said spring comprises at least one hook projecting substantially perpendicular to the axis of a connector located in said channel of said tool.
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) | 1977-06-24 | 1977-12-24 | 1978-06-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-06-24 | 1981-12-24 | 1982-06-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-06-24 | 1985-12-24 | 1986-06-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |