US3820056A
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Method and apparatus for connecting multi-conductor cables
Assignee: Bunker Ramo Corp
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Filing: 1972-04-28
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Granted: 1974-06-25
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Expires: 1992-04-28
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for connecting multi-conductor cables is provided, consisting of an assembly having at least three panels, one of which is a base plate and at least two of which have first connector elements mounted in them. The plates are joined to form an enclosure, preferably of a delta shape, for a first multiconductor cable. Each of the first connector elements has a selected group of first cable conductors connected to it. Groups of first connector elements are mounted at an angle with reference to the longitudinal axis of the enclosure, so that a group of second connector elements mated therewith, and which have their respective cables leading into them through endopening covers, will have those cables diverging sufficiently from the enclosure to give clearance for the next adjacent group of second connector elements.
Inventors
- 👤 G Ayer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 22:47
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/46; H01R13/516; H01R13/518
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
An assembly for physically and electrically connecting a first multi-conductor cable to a plurality of second multiconductor cables, comprising three side plates, means joining said side plates to form a delta-Shaped enclosure having a longitudinal axis, and an end plate on said enclosure having cable-holding means for entry of said first cable, wherein two of said side plates have stepped connector mounting panels mounted thereto whose surfaces are inclined with reference to the longitudinal axis of the enclosure, said panels each having a plurality of parallel slots therein, and a plurality of elongated connectors mounted in said slots with their long dimensions extending generally in the same direction as the longitudinal axis of the enclosure, said connectors being electrically joined to the conductors of said first cable.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
An assembly for physically and electrically connecting a first multi-conductor cable to a plurality of second multiconductor cables, comprising three side plates, means joining said side plates to form a delta-Shaped enclosure having a longitudinal axis, and an end plate on said enclosure having cable-holding means for entry of said first cable, wherein two of said side plates have stepped connector mounting panels mounted thereto whose surfaces are inclined with reference to the longitudinal axis of the enclosure, said panels each having a plurality of parallel slots therein, and a plurality of elongated connectors mounted in said slots with their long dimensions extending generally in the same direction as the longitudinal axis of the enclosure, said connectors being electrically joined to the conductors of said first cable.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
As assembly in accordance with claim 1, wherein said panels have parallel connector-mounting slots in multiples of four, and said connectors each have two rows of contacts, each row having 25 contacts.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
133 words
A cable junction wherein a main cable is terminated in a junction box having a plurality of stepped panels each carrying at least one group of elongated 50 contact socket connectors mounted parallel in groups of four and having their contacts electrically connected to said main cable, and a plurality of branch cables each having its conductors at their ends grouped in a four-element fork, each element of the fork being terminated with an elongated 50-contact plug connector, each plug connector having a cover from which conductors extend in a direction parallel to the long dimension of the plug connector, the stepped relation of said panels causing the cables from plug connectors mating with socket connectors on one step to extend above the plug connectors mated with socket connectors on an adjacent step.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
133 words
A cable junction wherein a main cable is terminated in a junction box having a plurality of stepped panels each carrying at least one group of elongated 50 contact socket connectors mounted parallel in groups of four and having their contacts electrically connected to said main cable, and a plurality of branch cables each having its conductors at their ends grouped in a four-element fork, each element of the fork being terminated with an elongated 50-contact plug connector, each plug connector having a cover from which conductors extend in a direction parallel to the long dimension of the plug connector, the stepped relation of said panels causing the cables from plug connectors mating with socket connectors on one step to extend above the plug connectors mated with socket connectors on an adjacent step.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
A cable junction in accordance with claim 3, further including latching means mounted on said junction box adjacent to each socket connector, engageable with a mating plug connector, preventing accidental separation of the mated plug and socket connectors.
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) | 1977-06-24 | 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 |