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Multi-terminal connector strip
Assignee: TDK Micronas GmbH
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Filing: 1974-05-24
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Granted: 1975-09-23
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Expires: 1994-05-24
Abstract
Abstract A multi-terminal connector strip comprising a plurality of socket contacts mounted in parallel spaced cavities formed in an elongated insulator. The cavities open at opposite sides of the insulator. Each socket contact is provided with two generally overlapping spring members arranged in opposite directions of orientation so that a pin contact may be inserted from either side of the insulator into the socket contact. The insulator is formed with breaking grooves so that the strip can be broken into required lengths by the user. The connector strip may be fixed in several different mounting positions, thus allowing a large range of application of the connector.
Inventors
- 👤 Herbert Haag
- 👤 Erich Kreutter
- 👤 Wilfried Muller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 10:50
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R12/00; H01R12/70; H01R12/71; H01R12/72; H01R12/73; H01R12/735; H01R12/737; H01R13/00; H01R13/02; H01R13/10; H01R13/11; H01R13/114; H01R27/00; H01R12/50; H01R12/51; H01R12/55; H01R12/58; H01R2107/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
189 words
A multi-terminal connector strip comprising: an elongate insulator having a plurality of contact cavities extending therethrough transversely with respect to the longitudinal axis of the insulator, said insulator having a mounting plane adapted to engage a mounting board; a socket contact mounted in each of said cavities and provided with a leg extending through said mounting plane for securement within a hole in said board; and each said socket contact having open end sections adjacent to the opposite ends of its corresponding contact cavity defining entrance holes for optionally receiving mating pin contacts inserted into either end of said cavity, each said end section of each socket contact having a U-shaped cross-section defining a base and a pair of parallel legs, a generally flat, longitudinal bridge member joining the bases of each said socket contact and being generally coplanar therewith, each said socket contact having a pair of spring members each having a fixed end connected to a leg of an opposite one of said end sections on opposite sides of saId bridge member and a free movable end, said spring members extending in opposite directions toward each other.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
189 words
A multi-terminal connector strip comprising: an elongate insulator having a plurality of contact cavities extending therethrough transversely with respect to the longitudinal axis of the insulator, said insulator having a mounting plane adapted to engage a mounting board; a socket contact mounted in each of said cavities and provided with a leg extending through said mounting plane for securement within a hole in said board; and each said socket contact having open end sections adjacent to the opposite ends of its corresponding contact cavity defining entrance holes for optionally receiving mating pin contacts inserted into either end of said cavity, each said end section of each socket contact having a U-shaped cross-section defining a base and a pair of parallel legs, a generally flat, longitudinal bridge member joining the bases of each said socket contact and being generally coplanar therewith, each said socket contact having a pair of spring members each having a fixed end connected to a leg of an opposite one of said end sections on opposite sides of saId bridge member and a free movable end, said spring members extending in opposite directions toward each other.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
A multi-terminal connector strip as set forth in claim 1 wherein: said longitudinal bridge member extends at an angle beyond at least one of said bases and terminates in said securement leg.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
A multi-terminal connector strip as set forth in claim 1 wherein: said spring members of each said socket contact are arranged on opposite longitudinal sides of said longitudinal bridge member generally normal thereto and facing one another.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
A multi-terminal connector strip as set forth in claim 3 wherein: said spring members of each said socket contact are inclined inwardly at an angle toward the longitudinal axis of said bridge member and said free ends are reversely bent.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
58 words
A multi-terminal connector strip as set forth in claim 1 wherein: said insulator comprises a bottom part and a cover strip; and the top side of said bottom part has transversely extending indents therein in a parallel spaced relation subdividing the top side into a plurality of support surfaces, said socket contacts being positioned on said support surfaces.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
40 words
A multi-terminal connector strip as set forth in claim 5 including: an upstanding post in each corner of each said support surface; and the longitudinal sides of said bottom part having vertically cut grooves therein aligned with said support surfaces.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
62 words
A multi-terminal connector strip as set forth in claim 6 wherein: downwardly opening recesses are formed in said cover strip aligned with said support surfaces and separated by partition walls, the wall surfaces of each said recess and support surface defines a contact cavity; and each said recess is terminated at its open ends by a three-sided frame provided with insertion bevels.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
40 words
A multi-terminal connector strip as set forth in claim 7 wherein: said cover strip is located on said bottom part with said partition walls thereof inserted in said indents in said bottom part; and said frames rest on said posts.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
A multi-terminal connector strip as set forth in claim 5 wherein: said cover strip and said bottom part are bonded to one another.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
34 words
A multi-terminal connector strip as set forth in claim 1 wherein: said securement leg extends from an end section of each said socket contact at right angle along the longitudinal side of said insulator.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
32 words
A multi-terminal connector strip as set forth in claim 10 wherein: the end of said securement leg is bent at a right angle with respect to said longitudinal side of said insulator.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
105 words
A socket contact comprising: a pair of U-shaped end sections each defining a base and a pair of parallel legs; a generally flat, longitudinal bridge member joining said bases and being generally coplanar therewith; a mounting leg joined to at least one of said bases aligned with said bridge member; and a pair of spring members each having a fixed end connected to a leg of an opposite one of said end sections on opposite sides of said bridge member and a free movable end, said spring members extending in opposite directions toward each other and inwardly toward the longitudinal axis of said bridge member.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
105 words
A socket contact comprising: a pair of U-shaped end sections each defining a base and a pair of parallel legs; a generally flat, longitudinal bridge member joining said bases and being generally coplanar therewith; a mounting leg joined to at least one of said bases aligned with said bridge member; and a pair of spring members each having a fixed end connected to a leg of an opposite one of said end sections on opposite sides of said bridge member and a free movable end, said spring members extending in opposite directions toward each other and inwardly toward the longitudinal axis of said bridge member.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
29 words
A socket contact as set forth in claim 12 wherein: said spring members extend along opposite longitudinal sides of said bridge member generally normal thereto and facing one another.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
20 words
A socket contact as set forth in claim 13 wherein: said free ends of said spring members are reversely bent.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
14 words
A socket contact as set forth in claim 12 being of one-piece unitary construction.
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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) | 1978-09-22 | 1979-03-24 | 1979-09-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-09-22 | 1983-03-24 | 1983-09-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-09-22 | 1987-03-24 | 1987-09-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |