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Receptacle for securing a sensing element within electrical windings
Assignee: AO Smith Corp
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Filing: 1973-03-01
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Granted: 1974-10-15
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Expires: 1993-03-01
Abstract
Abstract A receptacle adapted for insertion within electrical windings to secure a sensing element includes a sheet-like flexible material adapted to be centrally folded for providing first and second laterally extending portions. The first portion includes a tab having a pair of spaced openings each adapted to receive the sensing element and includes an outer portion adapted to be folded upon an intermediate portion while the intermediate portion is adapted to be folded and positioned opposite to the second portion with the outer portion positioned opposite to an inner portion so that the pair of spaced openings are aligned to receive the sensing element. The second portion includes a tab which secures the receptable positioned sensing element through the envelopment of a sensing element male terminal by one of a plurality of tab openings with the envelopment further secured through the connection of an external electrical lead having a female terminal to the sensing element male terminal. An alternative embodiment provides a latching tab which extends from the first portion and passes through one of the spaced openings and provides an outer laterally offset extension having an opening for receiving and securing the outer end of the sensing element.
Inventors
- 👤 B Pleiss
- 👤 T Surmacz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 21:37
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02K; H02K11/00; H02K11/20; H02K11/25
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
146 words
In a receptacle adapted for insertion within electrical windings to secure a sensing element therein and insulate the element from the windings, comprising a sheet-like flexible material disposed in a folded position to provide oppositely located first and second portions laterally extending with respect to each other, said first portion including first and second spaced folds adjacent the outer end thereof and a pair of spaced openings each adapted to receive the sensing element, said first and second folds defining an outer portion, an intermediate portion, and an inner portion with said outer portion folded at said first fold upon said intermediate portion, said intermediate portion folded at said second fold and positioned opposite to said second portion with said outer portion positioned opposite to said inner portion of said first portion so that the pair of spaced openings becomes aligned to receive the sensing element.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
146 words
In a receptacle adapted for insertion within electrical windings to secure a sensing element therein and insulate the element from the windings, comprising a sheet-like flexible material disposed in a folded position to provide oppositely located first and second portions laterally extending with respect to each other, said first portion including first and second spaced folds adjacent the outer end thereof and a pair of spaced openings each adapted to receive the sensing element, said first and second folds defining an outer portion, an intermediate portion, and an inner portion with said outer portion folded at said first fold upon said intermediate portion, said intermediate portion folded at said second fold and positioned opposite to said second portion with said outer portion positioned opposite to said inner portion of said first portion so that the pair of spaced openings becomes aligned to receive the sensing element.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
51 words
The receptacle of claim 1, and including a latching tab forming an extension of said outer portion of said first portion positioned to pass through one of said spaced openings and having an opening therein to receive the outer end of the sensing element and latch the element within the receptacle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
107 words
A receptacle adapted for insertion within electrical windings to secure a sensing element therein and insulate the element from the windings, comprising a sheet-like flexible material disposed in a folded position to provide oppositely located first and second portions extending laterally with respect to each other, said first portion having at least a pair of spaced folds adjacent the outer end thereof and a pair of spaced openings extending generally parallel to said folds and in substantially the same plane to receive the sensing element in said openings, and means securing the first and second portions of the receptacle in the folded position enveloping said sensing element.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
107 words
A receptacle adapted for insertion within electrical windings to secure a sensing element therein and insulate the element from the windings, comprising a sheet-like flexible material disposed in a folded position to provide oppositely located first and second portions extending laterally with respect to each other, said first portion having at least a pair of spaced folds adjacent the outer end thereof and a pair of spaced openings extending generally parallel to said folds and in substantially the same plane to receive the sensing element in said openings, and means securing the first and second portions of the receptacle in the folded position enveloping said sensing element.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The receptacle of claim 3, wherein said securing means includes an ultrasonic weld between said first and second portions.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
47 words
The receptacle of claim 3, and including a latching tab forming an extension of said first portion positioned to pass through one of said spaced openings and having an oPening therein to receive the outer end of the sensing element and latch the element within the receptacle.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
34 words
The receptacle of claim 5, wherein said latching tab includes a first extension passing through one of said spaced openings and a second extension extending outwardly from said first extension and offset laterally therefrom.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
The receptacle of claim 3, wherein said sheetlike flexible material consists of an electrical insulating laminate formed by layers of Dacron and Mylar.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
The receptacle of claim 3, wherein said tab provides a second opening for viewing indicia located on the sensing element.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
61 words
The receptacle of claim 3, in which the second portion of the receptacle extending outwardly from the first portion includes a tab overlying the first portion of the receptacle and having a plurality of spaced openings to selectively receive the outer end of the sensing element in at least one of said spaced openings for latching the element within the receptacle.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
44 words
The receptacle of claim 3, and said means including an extension of the second portion of the receptacle outwardly of the first portion and having an opening therein to receive the outer end of the sensing element and latch the element within the receptacle.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
61 words
The receptacle of claim 10, in which the second portion of the receptacle extending outwardly from the first portion includes a tab overlying the first portion of the receptacle and having a plurality of spaced openings to selectively receive the outer end of the sensing element in at least one of said spaced openings for latching the element within the receptacle.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
175 words
In a receptacle adapted for insertion within electrical windings to secure a sensing element having a projection therein and insulate the element from the windings, comprising a sheet-like flexible material folded for providing first and second portions laterally extending with respect to each other, said first portion including a first tab having at least first and second spaced folds adjacent the outer end thereof and a pair of spaced openings each adapted to receive the sensing element, said first tab having an outer portion, an intermediate portion and an inner portion with said outer portion folded at said first fold upon said intermediate portion, said intermediate portion folded at said second fold and positioned opposite to said second portion with said outer portion positioned opposite to said inner portion of said first tab so that the pair of spaced openings becomes aligned to receive the sensing element, said second portion including a second tab having an opening to receive the outer end of the receptacle positioned sensing element and latch the element within the receptacle.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
175 words
In a receptacle adapted for insertion within electrical windings to secure a sensing element having a projection therein and insulate the element from the windings, comprising a sheet-like flexible material folded for providing first and second portions laterally extending with respect to each other, said first portion including a first tab having at least first and second spaced folds adjacent the outer end thereof and a pair of spaced openings each adapted to receive the sensing element, said first tab having an outer portion, an intermediate portion and an inner portion with said outer portion folded at said first fold upon said intermediate portion, said intermediate portion folded at said second fold and positioned opposite to said second portion with said outer portion positioned opposite to said inner portion of said first tab so that the pair of spaced openings becomes aligned to receive the sensing element, said second portion including a second tab having an opening to receive the outer end of the receptacle positioned sensing element and latch the element within the receptacle.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
22 words
The receptacle of claim 12, wherein said second portion includes a third fold providing a third tab positioned over the electrical windings.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
54 words
The receptacle of claim 12, wherein said projection includes an electrical male terminal and including an electrical lead electrically connected as a part of the electrical windings and providing an electrical female terminal adapted to be removably connected to the male terminal of the sensing element for securing said tab to the sensing element.
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) | 1977-10-14 | 1978-04-15 | 1978-10-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-10-14 | 1982-04-15 | 1982-10-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-10-14 | 1986-04-15 | 1986-10-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |