US3828302A
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Electrical connector and mounting means
Assignee: Amphenol Corp
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Filing: 1972-09-13
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Granted: 1974-08-06
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Expires: 1992-09-13
Abstract
Abstract Electrical connector and mounting means therefor. The mounting means includes a container or ''''can'''' in which a first part of the connector is placed, and a shell or cable housing including the second part of the connector, the latter holding a cable the conductors of which are secured to the second part of the connector. The shell is an integral plastic piece and includes latching means and a strain relief collar for holding the cable. The shell is fitted to the container in a simple direct, snap-on movement, in which the connector parts are mated, and the shell latched to the container.
Inventors
- 👤 E Cieniawa
- 👤 V Palecek
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 16:15
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/46; H01R13/516
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
192 words
In connector and mounting means, the combination comprising, a connector including a pair of mating parts each having a plurality of contact elements, a container having an open side and latching elements on opposite ends adjacent the open side, a shell having an open side and latching elements on opposite ends adjacent the open side, the parts of the connector being mounted respectively in the container and shell with their contact elements adjacent the open sides and directed outwardly therefrom, at least one of the connector parts extending from the respective shell/container through the open side thereof a sufficient distance that when the connector parts are mated, the shell and container are free of interconnection such as would prevent their relative displacement transversely, the container and shell being movable to assembled position by moving them together with their open sides interfacing, the connector parts being mated and the latching elements being interlocked in such movement, each of said connector parts and the respective shell or container having interconnection preventing relative transverse movement therebetween, and the connector parts, when mated, preventing relative transverse movement between themselves and thereby between the shell and container.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
192 words
In connector and mounting means, the combination comprising, a connector including a pair of mating parts each having a plurality of contact elements, a container having an open side and latching elements on opposite ends adjacent the open side, a shell having an open side and latching elements on opposite ends adjacent the open side, the parts of the connector being mounted respectively in the container and shell with their contact elements adjacent the open sides and directed outwardly therefrom, at least one of the connector parts extending from the respective shell/container through the open side thereof a sufficient distance that when the connector parts are mated, the shell and container are free of interconnection such as would prevent their relative displacement transversely, the container and shell being movable to assembled position by moving them together with their open sides interfacing, the connector parts being mated and the latching elements being interlocked in such movement, each of said connector parts and the respective shell or container having interconnection preventing relative transverse movement therebetween, and the connector parts, when mated, preventing relative transverse movement between themselves and thereby between the shell and container.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
59 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein the latch elements on the container extend generally longitudinally outwardly, and the latching elements on the shell extend generally in the direction of the movement of the container and shell in assembling direction, and the latching elements yield in longitudinally outward direction in response to engagement with the latching elements on the container.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The combination of claim 2 wherein the latching elements on the shell are manually flexible in the direction stated, enabling manual release of the shell from the container from latched position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein the shell has a side-opening notch for receiving a cable and positioned so that when the cable is so received therein, the end of the cable is disposed adjacent the connector part in the shell.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
62 words
The combination of claim 4 wherein the connector part in the shell is detachably mounted therein, and the connector part and the adjacent portion of a cable connected thereto together can be removed as a unit from the shell without removing the cable from the connector part, the cable being removed out of the shell through the open side of the notch.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
46 words
The combination of claim 4 wherein the notch has a closed end and a half-collar extending from the notch, the combination also including a tie for surrounding the half-collar and a cable in the notch and engaging the half-collar for retaining the cable in the notch.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
44 words
The combination of claim 5 wherein the notch has a closed end and the shell has a half-collar at the closed end of the notch, and the shell, including the latching elements thereon and the half-collar, is a unitary article of molded plastic material.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
173 words
A shell for use in mounting an electrical connector comprising a single integral article of molded plastic material, the shell being in the form generally of an arch having a top main body portion and end elements extending downwardly therefrom, the shell having a lower open side at the extremities of the end elements, and a transverse opening through the arch, the main body portion having a side-opening notch and a half-collar extending upwardly from the closed end of the notch, the shell also having end portions extending longitudinally outwardly from said end elements and terminal elements extending downwardly from the outer ends of said end portions and having transverse slots therein, the shell further having lower elements extending longitudinally inwardly from the ends spaced downwardly from said end portions forming spaces between themselves and said end portions, longitudinally aligned with said slots, and the shell additionally including latching elements extending downwardly from said lower elements, having thin elongated portions providing flexibility, and locking shoulders and camming surfaces at the extended ends thereof.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
173 words
A shell for use in mounting an electrical connector comprising a single integral article of molded plastic material, the shell being in the form generally of an arch having a top main body portion and end elements extending downwardly therefrom, the shell having a lower open side at the extremities of the end elements, and a transverse opening through the arch, the main body portion having a side-opening notch and a half-collar extending upwardly from the closed end of the notch, the shell also having end portions extending longitudinally outwardly from said end elements and terminal elements extending downwardly from the outer ends of said end portions and having transverse slots therein, the shell further having lower elements extending longitudinally inwardly from the ends spaced downwardly from said end portions forming spaces between themselves and said end portions, longitudinally aligned with said slots, and the shell additionally including latching elements extending downwardly from said lower elements, having thin elongated portions providing flexibility, and locking shoulders and camming surfaces at the extended ends thereof.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
191 words
A shell for use in mounting an electrical connector having opposite ends and mounting means on said ends, comprising a single integral article of molded plastic material including an arch having a top main body and downwardly extending end elements with an open lower side and sides transverse to said open side between said end elements, at least one of said transverse sides having an opening to permit side mounting of said connector and said body including a side-opening notch contiguous with said opening for receiving one end of an electrical cable, said notch having a closed end cooperative with a fastening means for holding said cable in a predetermined position, lower elements extending longitudinally below said end elements and integral therewith to form spaces open on said one transverse side to receive said mounting means of said connector when said connector is inserted through said opening, said end and lower elements around said spaces including outwardly flexible locking means for detachably locking said connector in said shell, and latching elements extending downwardly from said lower elements and including thin elongated portions and lower ends with locking shoulders and camming surfaces.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
191 words
A shell for use in mounting an electrical connector having opposite ends and mounting means on said ends, comprising a single integral article of molded plastic material including an arch having a top main body and downwardly extending end elements with an open lower side and sides transverse to said open side between said end elements, at least one of said transverse sides having an opening to permit side mounting of said connector and said body including a side-opening notch contiguous with said opening for receiving one end of an electrical cable, said notch having a closed end cooperative with a fastening means for holding said cable in a predetermined position, lower elements extending longitudinally below said end elements and integral therewith to form spaces open on said one transverse side to receive said mounting means of said connector when said connector is inserted through said opening, said end and lower elements around said spaces including outwardly flexible locking means for detachably locking said connector in said shell, and latching elements extending downwardly from said lower elements and including thin elongated portions and lower ends with locking shoulders and camming surfaces.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
23 words
A shell according to claim 9 wherein said body and end elements include a reinforcing flange limiting outward flexing of said end elements.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
18 words
A shell according to claim 9 wherein said body includes a half collar facing said one transverse side.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
28 words
A shell according to claim 11 wherein said side elements include outer end pieces with slots facing longitudinally inwardly for receiving said end mounting means of said connector.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
17 words
A shell according to claim 12 wherein said arch has an opening extending between said transverse sides.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
24 words
A shell according to claim 13 wherein said side elements include outward longitudinal extensions for mounting said shell with said connector in a panel.
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) | 1977-08-05 | 1978-02-04 | 1978-08-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-08-05 | 1982-02-04 | 1982-08-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-08-05 | 1986-02-04 | 1986-08-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |