US3947083A
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Edge contact
Assignee: TE Connectivity Corp
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Filing: 1975-01-02
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Granted: 1976-03-30
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Expires: 1995-01-02
Abstract
Abstract An electrical contact for use in a printed circuit board edge connector comprises a pair of channel cross-section arms each providing a pair of contact surfaces for engaging a board mated with the contact, the arms being relatively rigid and thus providing high contact pressures.
Inventors
- 👤 Kamal Ahmed
- 👤 Colin David Kindell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 09:01
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/02; H01R13/10; H01R13/11; H01R13/112
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
178 words
An electrical contactor, comprising a pair of spaced parallel opposed arms, said arms each having a planar section at the rear end thereof and having a channel shaped section at the front end with the sides of the channel shaped section of one arm extending toward the corresponding sides of the channel shaped section of the other arm, a planar web element adjacent the planar section and normal thereto connecting the side of the channel shaped section of one arm to the corresponding side of the channel shaped section of the other arm, the end of each arm distal of the web element having a longitudinal slot extending inwardly from the free end thereof intermediate the sides of the channel shaped sections, each of the sides of the channel shaped sections being provided adjacent the front end of each arm with a protruding contact portion extending towards that of the corresponding sides of the other channel shaped section, whereby the sides of the channel shaped sections of one arm are individually yieldable toward those of the other arm.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
178 words
An electrical contactor, comprising a pair of spaced parallel opposed arms, said arms each having a planar section at the rear end thereof and having a channel shaped section at the front end with the sides of the channel shaped section of one arm extending toward the corresponding sides of the channel shaped section of the other arm, a planar web element adjacent the planar section and normal thereto connecting the side of the channel shaped section of one arm to the corresponding side of the channel shaped section of the other arm, the end of each arm distal of the web element having a longitudinal slot extending inwardly from the free end thereof intermediate the sides of the channel shaped sections, each of the sides of the channel shaped sections being provided adjacent the front end of each arm with a protruding contact portion extending towards that of the corresponding sides of the other channel shaped section, whereby the sides of the channel shaped sections of one arm are individually yieldable toward those of the other arm.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
50 words
An electrical contactor according to claim 1 wherein the contact portions of the arms are of arcuate form, the corresponding sides of both channel shaped sections decreasing in height from the contact portions to the free ends of the arms to define an enlarged entry for a printed circuit board.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
An electrical contactor according to claim 2 wherein a tongue member extends from the front edge of the web element at an angle thereto towards the rear end of the arm for latching the contactor in a housing.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
An electrical contactor according to claim 3 including means connected to the web element for attaching the contactor to a conductor.
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) | 1979-03-30 | 1979-09-29 | 1980-03-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-03-30 | 1983-09-29 | 1984-03-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-03-30 | 1987-09-29 | 1988-03-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |