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US3883210A
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Socket assembly
Assignee: Idec Corp
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Filing: 1973-08-17
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Granted: 1975-05-13
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Expires: 1993-08-17
Abstract
Abstract A socket assembly having a base support at its central portion and leading terminal supports provided at predetermined portions surrounding said base support and formed stepwise, comprises a base support unit including the base support and a leading terminal mount including at least one of the units of which are separable from one another horizontally such that each of said units includes one of said leading terminal supports, said each unit being coupled to each other.
Inventors
- 👤 Teizo Fujita
- 👤 Masao Kikuchi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 18:22
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R33/00; H01R33/74; H01R33/76; H01R33/7607; H01R33/7614; H01R33/7621
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
464 words
A socket assembly having external lead wire connection terminals arranged in tiers at opposite ends thereof for electrically connecting terminals of an electronic component such as a relay or timer to external lead wires, comprising: a plurality of electrically conductive connector fittings each having at one end thereof essentially upwardly extending portions and each having at the other end thereof external lead wire connection terminals for attachment to said lead wires, said upwardly extending portions each including means for attachment to said terminals of the electronic component, said plurality of connector fittings being divided into at least first and second portions; a lower base member of electrically insulating material including first means on an upper surface of said base member removably supporting the first portion of said plurality of connector fittings each in electrically separated positions on said lower base member, said lower base member including at each of opposite end portions thereof a row of spaced seat portions individually supporting the external lead wire connection terminals of the first portion of said connector fittings, whereby the first portion of said connector fittings supported on said first means may be spaced each from the other; at least one intermediate base member of electrically insulating material mounted on said lower base member, said intermediate base member including spaced apertures aligned with each of said upwardly extending portions of the first portion of said connector fittings so that said upwardly extending portions of the first portion of said connector fittings pass through said apertures and extend upwardly from an upper surface of said upper base member, said intermediate base member including second means on the upper surface thereof removably supporting the second portion of said plurality of connector fittings each in electrically separated portions on said intermediate base member, said intermediate base member further including at each of opposite end portions thereof a row of spaced seat portions for individually supporting the external lead wire connection terminals of the second portion of said connector fittings; an electrical component support member of electrically insulating material mounted on said at least one intermediate base member and including spaced apertures a portion of which are aligned with each of said apertures in said at least one intermediate base member and a further portion of which are aligned with each of said upwardly extending portions of said second portion of said plurality of connector fittings; and means for joining the intermediate and lower base members and component support member, whereby in use said terminals of said electronic component may be inserted into said apertures in said component support member to make contact with said connector fittings and said lead wires may be attached to said external lead wire connection terminals of the first and second portions of said connector fittings.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
464 words
A socket assembly having external lead wire connection terminals arranged in tiers at opposite ends thereof for electrically connecting terminals of an electronic component such as a relay or timer to external lead wires, comprising: a plurality of electrically conductive connector fittings each having at one end thereof essentially upwardly extending portions and each having at the other end thereof external lead wire connection terminals for attachment to said lead wires, said upwardly extending portions each including means for attachment to said terminals of the electronic component, said plurality of connector fittings being divided into at least first and second portions; a lower base member of electrically insulating material including first means on an upper surface of said base member removably supporting the first portion of said plurality of connector fittings each in electrically separated positions on said lower base member, said lower base member including at each of opposite end portions thereof a row of spaced seat portions individually supporting the external lead wire connection terminals of the first portion of said connector fittings, whereby the first portion of said connector fittings supported on said first means may be spaced each from the other; at least one intermediate base member of electrically insulating material mounted on said lower base member, said intermediate base member including spaced apertures aligned with each of said upwardly extending portions of the first portion of said connector fittings so that said upwardly extending portions of the first portion of said connector fittings pass through said apertures and extend upwardly from an upper surface of said upper base member, said intermediate base member including second means on the upper surface thereof removably supporting the second portion of said plurality of connector fittings each in electrically separated portions on said intermediate base member, said intermediate base member further including at each of opposite end portions thereof a row of spaced seat portions for individually supporting the external lead wire connection terminals of the second portion of said connector fittings; an electrical component support member of electrically insulating material mounted on said at least one intermediate base member and including spaced apertures a portion of which are aligned with each of said apertures in said at least one intermediate base member and a further portion of which are aligned with each of said upwardly extending portions of said second portion of said plurality of connector fittings; and means for joining the intermediate and lower base members and component support member, whereby in use said terminals of said electronic component may be inserted into said apertures in said component support member to make contact with said connector fittings and said lead wires may be attached to said external lead wire connection terminals of the first and second portions of said connector fittings.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
52 words
The socket assembly of claim 1, wherein said connector fittings have essentially laterally extending portions including said external lead wire connection terminals for attachment to said lead wires, said laterally extending portions of said first and second portions of said plurality of connector fittings being arranged in first and second tiers, respectively.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
123 words
The socket assembly of claim 1, wherein said first and second means removably supporting the first and second portions of the plurality of connector fittings comprise a plurality of recesses in the upper surfaces of said lower base member and said at least one intermediate base member, respectively, each recess terminating at the periphery of its respective base member in a raised surface formed with said row of spaced seat portions for supporting said external lead wire connection terminals for attachment to the lead wires; and said intermediate base member and said component support member further comprise a plurality of recesses in respective lower surfaces thereof in alignment with said spaced apertures therein for receiving said upwardly extending portions of said connector fittings.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
46 words
The socket assembly of claim 3, wherein said connector fittings have essentially laterally extending portions including said external lead wire connection terminals for attachment to said lead wires, said laterally extending portions of said plurality of connector fittings being arranged in first and second tiers, respectively.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
74 words
The socket assembly of claim 3, wherein said recesses in said upper surface of said intermediate support member include an upwardly extending wall along one side thereof and the corresponding recesses in said lower surface of said component support member include a downwardly extending wall along a side thereof opposing said upwardly extending wall, thereby defining a space between said walls in which said second portion of the plurality of connector fittings is retained.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
46 words
The socket assembly of claim 5, wherein said connector fittings have essentially laterally extending portions including said external lead wire connection terminals for attachment to said lead wires, said laterally extending portions of said plurality of connEctor fittings being arranged in first and second tiers, respectively.
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) | 1978-05-12 | 1978-11-11 | 1979-05-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-05-12 | 1982-11-11 | 1983-05-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-05-12 | 1986-11-11 | 1987-05-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |