US3861776A
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Electrical connector with terminal lock means
Assignee: Hugin Industries Inc
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Filing: 1973-01-15
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Granted: 1975-01-21
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Expires: 1993-01-15
Abstract
Abstract An electrical connector of the type having a tubular array of spaced, angled louvers resiliently connected to a pair of axially spaced, generally circular end bands. The connector is adapted to be inserted into a tubular first terminal and to receive a jacklike second terminal so that the louvers will be in bridging electrical contact with the terminals. The connector has a number of teeth integral with one of the bands for engaging a portion of the second terminal after the latter has been inserted into the connector for holding the second terminal against removal therefrom.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert S Deal
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 17:27
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/02; H01R13/15; H01R13/187
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
209 words
An electrical connector comprising: an electrically conducting, unitary body having a pair of spaced, annular bands having a common central axis, a plurality of spaced louvers integral with the bands and extending therebetween, the louvers being disposed about said central axis, being at respective inclined positions relative to diametral planes passing therethrough, and projecting laterally from the connections thereof with said first bands, whereby one side of each louver will engage the inner surface of a first, tubular terminal in which said body is positioned and the opposite side of each louver will be disposed to engage the outer surface of a second, jack-like terminal inserted into the body; a third annular band spaced from one of said pair of bands and being concentric to said axis; means connecting the third band to said one band; and a plurality of spaced teeth integral with the third band and being inclined relative thereto, the teeth extending inwardly of the third band and in a direction away from said one band, said teeth adapted to engage the outer surface of said second terminal after the latter has been inserted in one direction into said body to thereby lock said seconD terminal against movement in the opposite direction out of said body.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
209 words
An electrical connector comprising: an electrically conducting, unitary body having a pair of spaced, annular bands having a common central axis, a plurality of spaced louvers integral with the bands and extending therebetween, the louvers being disposed about said central axis, being at respective inclined positions relative to diametral planes passing therethrough, and projecting laterally from the connections thereof with said first bands, whereby one side of each louver will engage the inner surface of a first, tubular terminal in which said body is positioned and the opposite side of each louver will be disposed to engage the outer surface of a second, jack-like terminal inserted into the body; a third annular band spaced from one of said pair of bands and being concentric to said axis; means connecting the third band to said one band; and a plurality of spaced teeth integral with the third band and being inclined relative thereto, the teeth extending inwardly of the third band and in a direction away from said one band, said teeth adapted to engage the outer surface of said second terminal after the latter has been inserted in one direction into said body to thereby lock said seconD terminal against movement in the opposite direction out of said body.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
An electrical connector as set forth in claim 1, wherein said connecting means includes a plurality of spaced connecting elements integral with said one band and said third band.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
42 words
An electrical connector as set forth in claim 1, wherein said bands, said louvers and said teeth are formed from an initially flat sheet of electrically conducting material, said bands being initially flat and being moved into circular configurations about said axis.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
134 words
An electrical connector as set forth in claim 1, wherein is provided a second body substantially identical to said first body and being axially spaced therefrom, said second body including a pair of spaced, annular bands concentric to said axis, a plurality of spaced louvers integral with the last-mentioned bands and spanning the distance therebetween, said louvers being disposed about said central axis at an angle relative to diametral planes passing therethrough, a fourth band spaced from the last-mentioned pair of louvers and from the third band a plurality of spaced teeth integral with said fourth band and projecting therefrom at an angle toward the teeth of the third band, and means integral with the third and fourth bands for interconnecting the same and thereby said bodies, each body having an open, terminal-receiving end.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
43 words
An electrical connector as set forth in claim 4, wherein said interconnecting means comprises a fifth band between and spaced from said third and fourth bands, and means integral with said fifth band for connecting the same to said third and fourth bands.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
159 words
An electrical connector comprising: a tubular, electrically conducting body having a central axis, a pair of spaced, circular bands, and a plurality of spaced, longitudinally extending, outer peripheral louvers disposed about said central axis and spanning the distance between and being integral with said bands, said body adapted to receive a terminal therewithin and said louvers adapted to engage the terminal when the latter is received within said body; and means on the body for holding said terminal received therein against removal therefrom, said holding means including a third band spaced from and coupled to one of said pair of bands near one end of the body, and a plurality of spaced teeth integral with and extending laterally from said third band in a direction away from said pair of bands, said teeth being inclined and disposed for engaging the outer surface of said terminal after the latter has been inserted into the body through the opposite end thereof.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
159 words
An electrical connector comprising: a tubular, electrically conducting body having a central axis, a pair of spaced, circular bands, and a plurality of spaced, longitudinally extending, outer peripheral louvers disposed about said central axis and spanning the distance between and being integral with said bands, said body adapted to receive a terminal therewithin and said louvers adapted to engage the terminal when the latter is received within said body; and means on the body for holding said terminal received therein against removal therefrom, said holding means including a third band spaced from and coupled to one of said pair of bands near one end of the body, and a plurality of spaced teeth integral with and extending laterally from said third band in a direction away from said pair of bands, said teeth being inclined and disposed for engaging the outer surface of said terminal after the latter has been inserted into the body through the opposite end thereof.
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) | 1978-01-20 | 1978-07-22 | 1979-01-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-01-20 | 1982-07-22 | 1983-01-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-01-20 | 1986-07-22 | 1987-01-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |