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Tubular conductor-in-slot connecting device
Assignee: TE Connectivity Corp
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Filing: 1973-10-12
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Granted: 1974-10-29
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Expires: 1993-10-12
Abstract
Abstract Conductor-in-slot connecting device comprises a first formed tubular member having an axially extending open seam and having sidewalls on each side of the seam. A second tubular member is formed from material in the sidewalls of the first tubular member and has a second open seam. When wire is moved laterally of its axis and into both of the open seams, the edges of the second tubular member penetrate the insulation of the conductor and establish electrical contact with the conducting core. The edges of the first tubular member penetrate the insulation only and function as a strain relief for the conductor.
Inventors
- 👤 J Shoemaker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 22:26
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R4/00; H01R4/24; H01R4/2416; H01R4/2445; H01R4/2458
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
193 words
In a stamped and formed connecting device comprising a first formed tubular member having a first axially extending open seam, said first seam serving as a first conductor-receiving slot having opposed edges whereby upon movement of a conductor laterally of its axis and into said first slot, said edges engage said conductor, the improvement to said device comprising: a second tubular member having a second axially extending open seam which is in alignment with said first open seam in said tubular member, said second tubular member and said first tubular member having a common bight portion, and said second tubular member having side portions which are struck from side portions of said first tubular member, said second tubular member being contained within said tubular member each said side portion of each said tubular member being bent towards its opposing side portion at its free end, said free ends thus forming said conductor receiving slots, whereby upon movement of a conductor laterally of its axis into said first open seam and said second open seam from one end of said deVice, said conductor is engaged by edge portions of both of said open seams.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
193 words
In a stamped and formed connecting device comprising a first formed tubular member having a first axially extending open seam, said first seam serving as a first conductor-receiving slot having opposed edges whereby upon movement of a conductor laterally of its axis and into said first slot, said edges engage said conductor, the improvement to said device comprising: a second tubular member having a second axially extending open seam which is in alignment with said first open seam in said tubular member, said second tubular member and said first tubular member having a common bight portion, and said second tubular member having side portions which are struck from side portions of said first tubular member, said second tubular member being contained within said tubular member each said side portion of each said tubular member being bent towards its opposing side portion at its free end, said free ends thus forming said conductor receiving slots, whereby upon movement of a conductor laterally of its axis into said first open seam and said second open seam from one end of said deVice, said conductor is engaged by edge portions of both of said open seams.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
A stamped and formed connecting device as set forth in claim 1, said first tubular member being generally rectangular in cross-section.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
A stamped and formed connecting device as set forth in claim 2, said side portions of said second tubular member being arcuate.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
63 words
A stamped and formed connecting device as set forth in claim 2, said first open slot having a relatively narrow entry portion at one end of said first tubular member and having an intermediate relatively wider portion, and a transversely extending shoulder between said entry portion and said intermediate portion whereby, said shoulder inhibits lateral movement of a conductor from said intermediate portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
74 words
A stamped and formed connecting device as set forth in claim 4, said second tubular member having an inner end which is remote from said one end, and said intermediate portion of said first slot having an inner end which is remote from said entry portion, said inner ends being in alignment whereby said inner end of said intermediate portion prevents movement of a conductor beyond said inner end of said second tubular member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
176 words
A connecting device for forming an electrical and mechanical connection to an insulated conductor comprising: first and second tubular members, said first tubular member comprising a web and sidewalls, said sidewalls extending inwardly and towards each other, said first tubular member having a first axially extending open seam, said first open seam comprising a first conductor-receiving slot, said second tubular member having a web and second sidewalls, said web of said second tubular member comprising an intermediate portion of the web of said first tubular member, said sidewalls of said second tubular member being struck from the sidewalls of said first tubular member, and said second tubular member having an axially extending open seam which is in alignment with said first axially extending open seam whereby, upon locating a conductor beside one end of said connecting device with the axis of said conductor in alignment with said conductor-receiving slots, and upon movement of said conductors laterally of their axes and into said slots, said conductor will be received between the edges of both of said slots.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
176 words
A connecting device for forming an electrical and mechanical connection to an insulated conductor comprising: first and second tubular members, said first tubular member comprising a web and sidewalls, said sidewalls extending inwardly and towards each other, said first tubular member having a first axially extending open seam, said first open seam comprising a first conductor-receiving slot, said second tubular member having a web and second sidewalls, said web of said second tubular member comprising an intermediate portion of the web of said first tubular member, said sidewalls of said second tubular member being struck from the sidewalls of said first tubular member, and said second tubular member having an axially extending open seam which is in alignment with said first axially extending open seam whereby, upon locating a conductor beside one end of said connecting device with the axis of said conductor in alignment with said conductor-receiving slots, and upon movement of said conductors laterally of their axes and into said slots, said conductor will be received between the edges of both of said slots.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
169 words
An electrical connection of a conductor to a connecting device, said connecting device comprising: first and second tubular members, said first tubular member comprising a web and sidewalls, said sidewalls having marginal portions which extend inwardly and towards each other, said first tubular member having a first axially extending open seam, said first open seam serving as a first conductor-receiving slot, said second tubular member having a web and second sidewalls, said web of said second tubular member comprising an intermediate portion of said web of said first tubular member, said sidewalls of said second tubular member being struck from said sidewalls of said first tubular member, and said second tubular member having an axially extending open seam which is in alignment with said first axially extending open seam, said second open seam serving as a second conductor-receiving slot, said conductor extending through said slots and towards said web, said slots having edge portions in engagement with said conductor to mechanically and electrically connect said conductor to said device.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
169 words
An electrical connection of a conductor to a connecting device, said connecting device comprising: first and second tubular members, said first tubular member comprising a web and sidewalls, said sidewalls having marginal portions which extend inwardly and towards each other, said first tubular member having a first axially extending open seam, said first open seam serving as a first conductor-receiving slot, said second tubular member having a web and second sidewalls, said web of said second tubular member comprising an intermediate portion of said web of said first tubular member, said sidewalls of said second tubular member being struck from said sidewalls of said first tubular member, and said second tubular member having an axially extending open seam which is in alignment with said first axially extending open seam, said second open seam serving as a second conductor-receiving slot, said conductor extending through said slots and towards said web, said slots having edge portions in engagement with said conductor to mechanically and electrically connect said conductor to said device.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
66 words
An electrical and mechanical connection as set forth in claim 7 wherein said conductor comprises an insulated wire, said edge portions of said second slot penetrating the insulation of said wire and being in electrical contact with the metallic core of said wire, said edges portion of said first slot penetrating the insulation of said wire whereby a mechanical strain relief is provided for said wire.
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) | 1977-10-28 | 1978-04-29 | 1978-10-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-10-28 | 1982-04-29 | 1982-10-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-10-28 | 1986-04-29 | 1986-10-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |