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US3907397A
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High density connector plug assembly
Assignee: Augat Inc
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Filing: 1974-09-30
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Granted: 1975-09-23
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Expires: 1994-09-30
Abstract
Abstract A high density connector plug assembly for connecting a multiwire cable bundle to a panel board. The plug assembly includes a two-element housing for enclosing the end of the wire bundle, flanges to form clamping apparatus extending from one side of the housing and abutting the wire bundle, a heat shrinkable collar disposed around the wire bundle and the clamping apparatus for securing the housing elements and wire bundle securely together, and a multiplicity of connector pins. The individual wires of the cable bundle are connected to the connector pins which are arranged in a modified dual-in-line array, which pins may be mounted to a panel board or to an adaptor element for making external connections to circuitry.
Inventors
- 👤 Neil F Damon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 14:28
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/46; H01R13/502; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S439/00; Y10S439/932
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
215 words
A high density connector plug assembly for connecting a multi-wire cable bundle to a panel board comprising: a generally rectangular housing for enclosing the end of said multi-wire cable bundle, said housing comprising: a generally rectangular hood having two sides, a top and a forward end, the rearward end and bottom of said hood being open; a generally L-shaped base having a bottom plate and an end, said end fitting the open rearward end of said hood and said bottom plate fitting the open bottom of said hood, said base having a generally V-shaped opening in said end and an orthogonal matrix of countersunk bores through said bottom plate; and means for coupling said base and said hood together; a plurality of electrical connector pins disposed in said bores of said base and projecting outwardly from one side thereof, the wires of said cable bundle being individually connected electrically and physically to said connector pins; clamping apparatus disposed at said V-shaped opening comprising: an upper flange integral with and extending rearwardly from said hood top; and a lower flange integral with and extending rearwardly from the base of said V-shaped opening in said rearward end of said base, said lower flange cooperatively with said upper flange abutting the top and bottom of said cable bundle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
215 words
A high density connector plug assembly for connecting a multi-wire cable bundle to a panel board comprising: a generally rectangular housing for enclosing the end of said multi-wire cable bundle, said housing comprising: a generally rectangular hood having two sides, a top and a forward end, the rearward end and bottom of said hood being open; a generally L-shaped base having a bottom plate and an end, said end fitting the open rearward end of said hood and said bottom plate fitting the open bottom of said hood, said base having a generally V-shaped opening in said end and an orthogonal matrix of countersunk bores through said bottom plate; and means for coupling said base and said hood together; a plurality of electrical connector pins disposed in said bores of said base and projecting outwardly from one side thereof, the wires of said cable bundle being individually connected electrically and physically to said connector pins; clamping apparatus disposed at said V-shaped opening comprising: an upper flange integral with and extending rearwardly from said hood top; and a lower flange integral with and extending rearwardly from the base of said V-shaped opening in said rearward end of said base, said lower flange cooperatively with said upper flange abutting the top and bottom of said cable bundle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
The connector plug assembly according to claim 1 and further comprising a heat shrinkable collar disposed around said upper and lower flanges and said cable, said collar engaging said flanges and said cable when shrunk pursuant to the application of heat.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
66 words
The connector plug assembly according to claim 1 wherein said means for coupling said base and said hood comprises: a generally lateral longitudinal slot in the inside surface of each side of said hood coextensive with the length of said inside surface; and a generally lateral, longitudinal shoulder on each side of said bottom plate of said base cooperative with said slots in said hood sides.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
45 words
The connector plug assembly according to claim 1 and further comprising an arcuate depression on said forward end of said hood extending from the bottom throughout a major portion of the height of said hood, said depression facilitating easy handling of the assembled connector plug.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
The connector plug assembly according to claim 2 wherein each of said upper and lower flanges is formed with at least one lateral ridge on its outer surface for engagement by said collar.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
The connector plug assembly according to claim 5 wherein each of said upper and lower flanges is formed with a concave arcuate surface facing said cable bundle.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
70 words
The connector plug assembly according to claim 3 and further comprising a heat shrinkable collar disposed around said upper and lower flanges and said cable, said collar engaging said flanges and said cable when shrunk pursuant to the application of heat, said collar and said coupling means combining to securely couple said hood to said base and captivate said flanges and said cable bundle as a unitary connector plug assembly.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
59 words
A connector plug assembly according to claim 1 and further comprising: a generally flat rectangular adaptor having: an orthogonal matrix of countersunk bores; a plurality of metal contact pins disposed in said bores of said matrix, each having a socket in one end to receive said connector pins in said base; a bore at each end for mounting purposes.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
58 words
A connector plug assembly insulator element for use with the connector plug assembly according to claim 1 comprising: a generally flat rectangular body having: an orthogonal matrix of countersunk bores; a plurality of metal connector pins disposed in said bores of said matrix; and a bore at each end through a support ear for accepting a support mounting.
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) | 1978-09-22 | 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 |