US3917377A
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Connector assembly and receptacle terminal therefor
Assignee: Lear Corp EEDS and Interiors
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Filing: 1974-05-15
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Granted: 1975-11-04
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Expires: 1994-05-15
Abstract
Abstract A connector assembly including a block having a plurality of passageways therein and a receptacle terminal occupying each passageway. Each receptacle terminal has a first end portion adapted to be crimped onto an electrical conductor, an intermediate portion, and a second end portion which is bent back upon the intermediate portion to form an opening for receiving a pin terminal. A tab, struck out from the intermediate portion and bent over the end of the second end portion, rigidly attaches the second end portion to the intermediate portion. Each receptacle terminal also has a retention lance struck out from the second end portion which cooperates with a shoulder located in each passageway in the block to prevent withdrawal of the terminal.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas E Hall
- 👤 Wallace A Hansen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 12:38
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/56; H01R13/567; H01R13/40; H01R13/42; H01R13/428; H01R13/432
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
A receptacle terminal for gripping and making electrical contact to a cylindrical pin terminal, which comprises: a unitary, electrically conductive body having a first end portion adapted to be crimped about an electrical conductor to make electrical contact thereto, a flat intermediate portion extending from said first end portion, and a second end portion bent back upon said intermediate portion to form a loop; said intermediate portion and said second end portion comprising a unitary strip of substantially the same width throughout; said second end portion being bent down at the end thereof to meet said intermediate portion; and a tab struck out from said intermediate portion, said tab being bent down over said second end portion to rigidly fix said second end portion to said intermediate portion independently of said first end portion so that two electrical current paths are formed from said loop to said intermediate portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
149 words
A receptacle terminal for gripping and making electrical contact to a cylindrical pin terminal, which comprises: a unitary, electrically conductive body having a first end portion adapted to be crimped about an electrical conductor to make electrical contact thereto, a flat intermediate portion extending from said first end portion, and a second end portion bent back upon said intermediate portion to form a loop; said intermediate portion and said second end portion comprising a unitary strip of substantially the same width throughout; said second end portion being bent down at the end thereof to meet said intermediate portion; and a tab struck out from said intermediate portion, said tab being bent down over said second end portion to rigidly fix said second end portion to said intermediate portion independently of said first end portion so that two electrical current paths are formed from said loop to said intermediate portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
71 words
The terminal as claimed in claim 1, wherein: said second end portion comprises two legs extending generally parallel to one another from the juncture of said second end portion with said intermediate portion, said legs being separated by a cutout and being joined together at the end thereof by a bridging portion; and said tab extends from said intermediate portion, between said legs and is bent down over said bridging portion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
46 words
The terminal as claimed in claim 1, further comprising: a retention lance struck out from said second end portion and extending from the juncture of said intermediate and second end portions, said retention lance extending generally toward said first end portion and outwardly from said loop.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
118 words
In combination, the terminal as claimed in claim 3 and a connector block for receiving and holding said terminal, said connector block comprising: an elongated passageway in said block, said passageway being rectangular in cross section and having a first pair of opposed sidewalls and a second pair of opposed sidewalls, said elongated passageway having a narrowed entrance portion for receiving said receptacle terminal, said passageway abruptly widening into a locking portion for retaining said receptacle terminal, a stop shoulder in one of said second pair of opposed sidewalls at the end of said locking portion, an aperture in one of said second pair of opposed sidewalls extending into said locking portion for receiving said cylindrical pin terminal.
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) | 1978-11-03 | 1979-05-05 | 1979-11-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-11-03 | 1983-05-05 | 1983-11-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-11-03 | 1987-05-05 | 1987-11-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |