US3842391A
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Electrical connector tab receptacle
Assignee: TE Connectivity Corp
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Filing: 1973-08-20
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Granted: 1974-10-15
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Expires: 1993-08-20
Abstract
Abstract An electrical connector is disclosed which is of generally channel shaped configuration and having side walls bent back upon themselves, intermediate portions of the side walls having removed sections and also having a projecting free edge. The construction permits the connector to receive contact posts of different cross-sectional dimensions.
Inventors
- 👤 H Dechelette
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 18:13
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/02; H01R13/10; H01R13/11; H01R13/115; H01R13/35
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
An electrical connector comprising a generally channel-shaped receptacle having a base from which extend two upstanding side walls, the side walls each having an extension bent back inwardly of the channel towards the base to present a free edge spaced from the base for gripping resiliently a male terminal between the free edges and the base, each bent-back extension being arranged generally flat against the associated side wall, a portion of each side wall and bent-back extension being removed along the bend of the side wall and extension intermediate the two axial ends of the side wall, and each free edge projecting further towards the base at an intermediate portion corresponding to the removed portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
An electrical connector comprising a generally channel-shaped receptacle having a base from which extend two upstanding side walls, the side walls each having an extension bent back inwardly of the channel towards the base to present a free edge spaced from the base for gripping resiliently a male terminal between the free edges and the base, each bent-back extension being arranged generally flat against the associated side wall, a portion of each side wall and bent-back extension being removed along the bend of the side wall and extension intermediate the two axial ends of the side wall, and each free edge projecting further towards the base at an intermediate portion corresponding to the removed portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
An electrical connector as claimed in claim 1, in which two tabs integral with respective extensions extend towards each other in parallel spaced relation to the base, each tab extending from an edge of the extension which edge is defined by the removed portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
An electrical connector as claimed in claim 1, in which a longitudinal rib projects from the base on the same side of the base as the side walls.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
FR1141049A
Cited
US2996026A
Cited
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 |