US3832770A
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Electrical connectors
Assignee: TE Connectivity Corp
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Filing: 1972-02-07
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Granted: 1974-09-03
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Expires: 1992-02-07
Abstract
Abstract An electrical connector of the receptacle type comprises a mounting panel having electrical posts secured therein at spaced locations. Spring members disposed on sections of the posts extending outwardly from one surface of the panel. Means provided by the sections of the posts and the spring members securing the spring members on the sections. Legs of the spring members biased against contact surfaces of the post sections to define receptacle means and outer ends of the post sections and legs being chamfered to define lead-in means to facilitate movement of contact members with the receptacle means. Maintaining means provided by the spring members for maintaining other legs of the spring members in secured engagement with the post sections and to guide movement of the first-mentioned legs relative to the post sections.
Inventors
- 👤 G Gluntz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 20:18
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/02; H01R13/15; H01R13/10; H01R13/11; H05; H05K; H05K7/00; H05K7/02; H05K7/10; H05K7/1015; H05K7/103; H05K7/1038; H01R13/20; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49002; Y10T29/49117; Y10T29/49204; Y10T29/49208; Y10T29/49222
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
A method whereby a plurality of electrical terminals are mounted in spaced relationship to a printed circuit board, comprising the steps of: mounting fixedly in spaced relationship a plurality of elongated electrically conducting post-type electrical contacts in said printed circuit board. providing a plurality of electrical terminals in spaced relationship along a length of a common carrier strip, assembling said plurality of electrical terminals substantially simultaneously to said post-type electrical contacts while yet provided on said length of said common carrier strip, and separating said length of said common carrier strip from said electrical terminals, leaving each electrical terminal mounted to a corresponding post-type electrical contact and resulting in said plurality of electrical terminals mounted in spaced relationship to said printed circuit board.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
123 words
A method whereby a plurality of electrical terminals are mounted in spaced relationship to a printed circuit board, comprising the steps of: mounting fixedly in spaced relationship a plurality of elongated electrically conducting post-type electrical contacts in said printed circuit board. providing a plurality of electrical terminals in spaced relationship along a length of a common carrier strip, assembling said plurality of electrical terminals substantially simultaneously to said post-type electrical contacts while yet provided on said length of said common carrier strip, and separating said length of said common carrier strip from said electrical terminals, leaving each electrical terminal mounted to a corresponding post-type electrical contact and resulting in said plurality of electrical terminals mounted in spaced relationship to said printed circuit board.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
67 words
The method as recited in claim 1, wherein said plurality of electrical terminals are frangibly attached to said length of said common carrier strip, and the Step of separating said length of said common carrier strip from said plurality of electrical terminals includes frangibly removing said length of said common carrier strip from said electrical terminals after said electrical terminals are assembled to said post-type electrical contacts.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
79 words
The method as recited in claim 2, wherein said electrical terminals are each scored with a notch extending parallel to said length of said common carrier strip, and the step of separating said length of said common carrier strip from said plurality of terminals includes the step of: deflecting said length of said common carrier strip to sever the same generally simultaneously from all of said terminals along the extent of the notch portions provided in said electrical terminals.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
71 words
The method as recited in claim 1, wherein said step of assembling said plurality of electrical terminals to said post-type electrical terminals further includes the step of: receiving said post-type electrical contacts within receptacle-type portions of said electrical terminals, and further including the step of: latching said receptacle-type portions of said electrical contacts to corresponding post-type contacts prior to separating said length of said common carrier strip for said electrical terminals.
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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) | 1977-09-02 | 1978-03-04 | 1978-09-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-09-02 | 1982-03-04 | 1982-09-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-09-02 | 1986-03-04 | 1986-09-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |