US3842393A
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Microminiature multi-pin connector
Assignee: TE Connectivity Corp
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Filing: 1973-08-23
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Granted: 1974-10-15
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Expires: 1993-08-23
Abstract
Abstract The disclosure relates to a microminiature multi-pin connector wherein plural high voltage terminals are closely spaced, yet electrically isolated. This is accomplished by use of a triple Oring formed integral member into which a mating member is forced which has a diameter larger than the O-ring and smaller than the valleys between the O-rings in order to essentially flatten the O-rings and remove substantially all entrapped air. The fit with the triple O-ring avoids the use of pressure closing devices and therefore minimizes space requirements.
Inventors
- 👤 D Glover
- 👤 K Kopenhaver
- 👤 R Geib
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 14:55
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/46; H01R13/53; H01R13/64
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
A microminiature mutli-pin high voltage connector which comprises, a. a receptacle, said receptacle including plural electrical connecting terminals, each of said terminals being encased in a rigid material of substantially circular cross-section, and b. a socket, said socket including a rigid outer body with a resilient insert bonded therein, said insert including plural apertures and an electrical terminal in each said aperture for mating with the terminals of said receptacle, said apertures being defined by an undulating surface having ridges and valleys, the diameter of said rigid material of circular crosssection being intermediate the cross-section through said ridges and said valleys.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
101 words
A microminiature mutli-pin high voltage connector which comprises, a. a receptacle, said receptacle including plural electrical connecting terminals, each of said terminals being encased in a rigid material of substantially circular cross-section, and b. a socket, said socket including a rigid outer body with a resilient insert bonded therein, said insert including plural apertures and an electrical terminal in each said aperture for mating with the terminals of said receptacle, said apertures being defined by an undulating surface having ridges and valleys, the diameter of said rigid material of circular crosssection being intermediate the cross-section through said ridges and said valleys.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
A connector as set forth in claim 1 wherein said ridges and valleys define plural O-rings.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
A connector as set forth in claim 2 having at least three of said O-rings.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
A connector as set forth in claim 1 further including means in said socket and receptacle to aline said terminals in said socket with said terminals in said receptacle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
A connector as set forth in claim 2 further including means in said socket and receptacle to aline said terminals in said socket with said terminals in said receptacle.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
A connector as set forth in claim 3 further including means in said socket and receptacle to aline said terminals in said socket with said terminals in said receptacle.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
A connector as set forth in claim 1 wherein said rigid material in said receptacle is forced into said aperture, said undulating surface being substantially flat over said rigid material.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
30 words
A connector as set forth in claim 2 wherein said rigid material in said receptacle is forced into said aperture, said undulating surface being substantially flat over said rigid material.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
30 words
A connector as set forth in claim 3 wherein said rigid material in said receptacle is forced into said aperture, said undulating surface being substantially flat over said rigid material.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
30 words
A connector as set forth in claim 4 wherein said rigid material in said receptacle is forced into said aperture, said undulating surface being substantially flat over said rigid material.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
30 words
A connector as set forth in claim 5 wherein said rigid material in said receptacle is forced into said aperture, said undulating surface being substantially flat over said rigid material.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
30 words
A connector as set forth in claim 6 wherein said rigid material in said receptacle is forced into said aperture, said undulating surfaces being substantially flat over said rigid material.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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