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US3977759A
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Terminal for wires of various gauges
Assignee: Methode Electronics Inc
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Filing: 1975-04-28
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Granted: 1976-08-31
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Expires: 1995-04-28
Abstract
Abstract A terminal connector, for use with subassemblies, including a wire retention arm, a wire stop and solder inlets whereby a large range of wire gauges may be satisfactorily retained during the assembly process and prior to soldering through the interaction of a resilient arm and a wire stop, and a continuous ring around the connector's midsection that is biased against a subassembly by the deformation of an end of the connector.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul A. Maximoff
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 10:17
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/02; H01R13/04; H01R13/40; H01R13/405; H01R13/415
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
An electrical connector for receiving an electrical lead, said connector comprising an elongated tubular housing having a solder receiving section and a substantially closed end contiguous with an electrical lead receiving section having an open end, which open end receives the lead, an integral continuous ring formed intermediate the ends of said housing; a resilient arm bent inwardly from the housing for biasing the received electrical lead against said housing, said solder receiving section having a plurality of portions struck from said housing each of said portions forming at least a substantially pentagonal shape and bent inwardly for providing openings for solder flow thereinto.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
An electrical connector for receiving an electrical lead, said connector comprising an elongated tubular housing having a solder receiving section and a substantially closed end contiguous with an electrical lead receiving section having an open end, which open end receives the lead, an integral continuous ring formed intermediate the ends of said housing; a resilient arm bent inwardly from the housing for biasing the received electrical lead against said housing, said solder receiving section having a plurality of portions struck from said housing each of said portions forming at least a substantially pentagonal shape and bent inwardly for providing openings for solder flow thereinto.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The terminal connector of claim 1 wherein said exterior walls are chromium plated to repel the solder from said exterior walls of said terminal connector.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
86 words
The electrical connector of claim 1 adapted to be mounted on an associate support member wherein in said connector said open end is deformable and said integral continuous ring encompassing said housing is spaced at a distance from the open end corresponding to a preselected length whereby said preselected length is approximately equal to the thickness of the associated support member thereby causing said connector to be securely mounted in the associated support member when said open end is deformed to bear against the support member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
An electrical connector as in claim 1 wherein there are three of said openings formed in said solder receiving section.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The terminal connector of claim 4 wherein said openings are struck in a substantially pentagonal shape.
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) | 1979-08-31 | 1980-03-01 | 1980-08-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-08-31 | 1984-03-01 | 1984-08-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-08-31 | 1988-03-01 | 1988-08-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |