US3846734A
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Frames for adapting a multi-contact electrical connector to electrically connect with various styles of substrates
Assignee: TE Connectivity Corp
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Filing: 1973-02-06
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Granted: 1974-11-05
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Expires: 1993-02-06
Abstract
Abstract Frames are provided to adapt a multi-contact electrical connector to be electrically connectable with more than one style of ceramic substrate or the like. The connector is originally designed to accommodate therein a leadless ceramic substrate having two rows of spaced apart electrical terminal contact pads respectively disposed on two opposite side surfaces of the substrate. By insertion of either one of two different frames into the connector instead of the leadless substrate, the connector will be adapted to receive a corresponding one of two other styles of substrates.
Inventors
- 👤 W Pauza
- 👤 E Poltonavage
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 21:06
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05K; H05K7/00; H05K7/02; H05K7/10; H05K7/1053; H05K7/1076
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
In combination, a printed circuit board having an electrical circuit thereon, apertures in said board, a ceramic substrate having a plurality of electrical contacts exposed to one side of said substrate, said contacts on the substrate comprising electrical leads extending at an angle to the plane of the substrate, and a housing for connecting said substrate to said board, said housing comprising: a member having a pair of opposed parallel sides, electrically conductive spring members positioned in said parallel sides to accomodate the ceramic substrate and effect an electrical connection with the contacts, means on the spring members for electrically attaching them to the circuitry of a printed circuit board, and locking means to retain said substrate in electrically conductive relationship with said housing, said locking means comprising a frame with slots therein that receive the leads and wedge them against the spring members, and a detent on the frame that snaps into a slot in the housing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
In combination, a printed circuit board having an electrical circuit thereon, apertures in said board, a ceramic substrate having a plurality of electrical contacts exposed to one side of said substrate, said contacts on the substrate comprising electrical leads extending at an angle to the plane of the substrate, and a housing for connecting said substrate to said board, said housing comprising: a member having a pair of opposed parallel sides, electrically conductive spring members positioned in said parallel sides to accomodate the ceramic substrate and effect an electrical connection with the contacts, means on the spring members for electrically attaching them to the circuitry of a printed circuit board, and locking means to retain said substrate in electrically conductive relationship with said housing, said locking means comprising a frame with slots therein that receive the leads and wedge them against the spring members, and a detent on the frame that snaps into a slot in the housing.
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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) | 1977-11-04 | 1978-05-06 | 1978-11-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-11-04 | 1982-05-06 | 1982-11-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-11-04 | 1986-05-06 | 1986-11-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |