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US3876277A
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Connector assembly having flush mount adapter
Assignee: Bunker Ramo Corp
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Filing: 1973-06-25
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Granted: 1975-04-08
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Expires: 1993-06-25
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to a connector assembly which may be mounted substantially flush with the front wall of a panel and more particularly to an adapter into which a standard connector may be fitted and flush mounted in the panel. The connector has a body, a forward mating face, and a rear portion. The adapter has a front surface formed at least in part by a thin flange, the flange being adapted to engage the front wall of a panel in which the assembly is mounted. The adapter also has an element on its outer surface behind the flange which is adapted for permitting engagement with the rear wall of the panel when the assembly is mounted therein to secure the assembly in the panel, and an axial bore sized and shaped to have the connector fit and be secured therein with the mating face of the connector flush with or behind the front surface of the adapter.
Inventors
- 👤 William L Colwell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 23:06
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/73; H01R13/74; H01R13/746
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
275 words
A connector assembly which may be mounted substantially flush with the front wall of a panel comprising: a panel mountable connector having a body with an outer surface, a forward mating face, a rear portion adapted to have one or more electrical conductors connected thereto, a mounting flange spaced behind the mating face by a predetermined distance, and means formed on the outer surface of the body behind the flange and normally adapted for permitting engagement with a rear wall of a panel; and a flush mount adapter in which said connector is mounted, said adapter having a front surface formed at least in part by a thin flange and inner and outer surfaces, said flanges being adapted to engage the front wall of a panel in which said assembly is to be mounted, means formed on the outer surface of said adapter behind said flange and adapted for permitting engagement with the rear wall of a panel when the assembly is mounted therein to secure the assembly in the panel, and an axial bore sized and shaped to have said connector fit and be secured therein with the mating face of the connector flush with or behind said front surface, said bore having a forward counterbore with a rear wall against which said flange butts when said connector is full mounted in said adapter, and means formed as part of the inner surface forming a wall of the bore behind the counterbore and adapted to coact with the means on the outer surface of the body adapted for permitting engagement with the rear wall of the panel for securing the connector in the adapter.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
275 words
A connector assembly which may be mounted substantially flush with the front wall of a panel comprising: a panel mountable connector having a body with an outer surface, a forward mating face, a rear portion adapted to have one or more electrical conductors connected thereto, a mounting flange spaced behind the mating face by a predetermined distance, and means formed on the outer surface of the body behind the flange and normally adapted for permitting engagement with a rear wall of a panel; and a flush mount adapter in which said connector is mounted, said adapter having a front surface formed at least in part by a thin flange and inner and outer surfaces, said flanges being adapted to engage the front wall of a panel in which said assembly is to be mounted, means formed on the outer surface of said adapter behind said flange and adapted for permitting engagement with the rear wall of a panel when the assembly is mounted therein to secure the assembly in the panel, and an axial bore sized and shaped to have said connector fit and be secured therein with the mating face of the connector flush with or behind said front surface, said bore having a forward counterbore with a rear wall against which said flange butts when said connector is full mounted in said adapter, and means formed as part of the inner surface forming a wall of the bore behind the counterbore and adapted to coact with the means on the outer surface of the body adapted for permitting engagement with the rear wall of the panel for securing the connector in the adapter.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
70 words
An assembly as claimed in claim 1 wherein the mating face of the connector is behind said front surface with said connector being adapted for mating with a mating connector having a body with a predetermined maximum external diameter portion; and wherein said bore adjacent said front surface is of large enough diameter to permit said maximum external diameter portion to fit therein and in front of said mating face.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
60 words
An assembly as claimed in claim 1 wherein the means formed on the outer surface of the body behind the flange and the means formed as part of the bore behind the counterbore are both screw threads, the thread on the body being adapted to be screwed into the thread in the bore to secure the connector in the adapter.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
56 words
An assembly as claimed in claim 3 wherein the screw thread on said body extends slightly beyond the rear end of said adapter; and including a nut screwed on the extending portion of the body screw thread to a position in engagement with the rear end of said adapter to lock the connector in the adapter.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
An assembly as claimed in claim 1 wherein the connector is a coaxial connector; and wherein the mating face portion of said body is the outer contact of the connector.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
36 words
An assembly as claimed in claim 5 wherein said adapter is of a conductive material, the adapter being operative to electrically connect the body of the connector to the panel in which the assembly is mounted.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
An assembly as claimed in claim 5 wherein said adapter is of an insulating material, the adapter being operative to electrically insulate the connector from the panel.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
47 words
An assembly as claimed in claim 1 wherein said means formed on the outer surface of said adapter behind the flange is a screw thread, a nut being screwed on said thread into a position to engage or cause engagement with the rear wall of the panel.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
An assembly as claimed in claim 1 wherein said adapter flange is an annular flange.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
70 words
An assembly as claimed in claim 9 wherein the mating face of the connector is behind said front surface with said connector being adapted for mating with a mating connector having a body with a predetermined maximum external diameter portion; and wherein said bore adjacent said front surface is of large enough diameter to permit said maximum external diameter portion to fit therein and in front of said mating face.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
243 words
A connector assembly which may be mounted substantially flush with the front wall of a panel comprising: a panel mountable connector having a body with an outer surface, separated inner and outer contacts with the outer contact including a forward mating face, a mounting flange spaced behind the mating face by a predetermined distance, means formed on the outer surface of the body behind the flange and normally adapted for permitting engagement with a rear wall of a panel, and a rear portion adapted to have one or more electrical conductors connected thereto; and a flush mount adapter in which said connector is mounted, said adapter having a front surface formed at least in part by a thin flange and inner and outer surfaces, said flange being adapted to engage the front wall of a panel in which said assembly is to be mounted, means formed on the outer surface of said adapter behind said flange and adapted for permitting engagement with the rear wall of a panel when the assembly is mounted therein to secure the assembly in the panel, an axial bore sized and shaped to receive said flange in butting engagement to position the mating face of the connector flush with or behind said front surface, and means formed as part of the inner surface forming a wall of the bore and coacting with the means on the outer surface of the body for securing the connector in the adapter.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
243 words
A connector assembly which may be mounted substantially flush with the front wall of a panel comprising: a panel mountable connector having a body with an outer surface, separated inner and outer contacts with the outer contact including a forward mating face, a mounting flange spaced behind the mating face by a predetermined distance, means formed on the outer surface of the body behind the flange and normally adapted for permitting engagement with a rear wall of a panel, and a rear portion adapted to have one or more electrical conductors connected thereto; and a flush mount adapter in which said connector is mounted, said adapter having a front surface formed at least in part by a thin flange and inner and outer surfaces, said flange being adapted to engage the front wall of a panel in which said assembly is to be mounted, means formed on the outer surface of said adapter behind said flange and adapted for permitting engagement with the rear wall of a panel when the assembly is mounted therein to secure the assembly in the panel, an axial bore sized and shaped to receive said flange in butting engagement to position the mating face of the connector flush with or behind said front surface, and means formed as part of the inner surface forming a wall of the bore and coacting with the means on the outer surface of the body for securing the connector in the adapter.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
46 words
An assembly as claimed in claim 11 wherein the connector body has a screw threaded outer surface; and wherein said adapter bore has a screw threaded inner surface into which the threaded outer surface of said body is screwed to secure the connector in the adapter.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
25 words
An assembly as claimed in claim 1 wherein said connector body includes separated inner and outer contacts, the outer contact including said forward mating face.
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) | 1978-04-07 | 1978-10-07 | 1979-04-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-04-07 | 1982-10-07 | 1983-04-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-04-07 | 1986-10-07 | 1987-04-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |