US3995931A
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Terminal for apertured circuit panel
Assignee: Molex LLC
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Filing: 1975-03-26
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Granted: 1976-12-07
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Expires: 1995-03-26
Abstract
Abstract A crimp-type terminal adapted to be electrically connected to the conductors of a wire and inserted into an aperture formed in a circuit panel. The terminal includes an elongated tapered nose section adapted to be received through the aperture. The nose section has a central conductor support area for supporting the conductors of the wire which are surrounded by a rear portion and a forward conductor gripping portion. The conductors are partially exposed between the forward and rear portions after the nose section is inserted through the aperture. When the circuit panel is wave soldered, the solder material adheres directly to the exposed conductors.
Inventors
- 👤 Stanley A. Pienkowski
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 01:13
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R12/00; H01R12/50; H01R12/51; H01R12/55; H01R12/58; H01R13/00; H01R13/02; H01R13/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
228 words
A crimp-type terminal adapted to be electrically connected to the conductors of a wire and inserted into an aperture formed in a circuit panel, said terminal comprising: an elongated nose section adapted to be received through said aperture, said nose section including a central conductor support area for supporting the conductors of the wire, a pair of rear wings extending outwardly in opposite directions from the support area around the conductors to substantially conform with the cross section of the aperture, a pair of forward wings extending outwardly in opposite directions from the support area around the conductors in a gripping fashion, and a pair of reduced intermediate portions between said forward and rear wings, each having an edge, said intermediate portions extending a sufficiently small distance from said central conductor support area so that when said nose section is formed around said wire conductors, said edges will define an exposed area between said forward and rear wings, the cross section of the nose section at the rear wings being greater than the cross section of the nose section at the forward wings, said intermediate portions extending from said central conductor support area a distance of varying gradual length from said rear wings toward said forward wings, the edges of said intermediate portions defining a ramp to aid in the insertion of the nose section through the aperture.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
228 words
A crimp-type terminal adapted to be electrically connected to the conductors of a wire and inserted into an aperture formed in a circuit panel, said terminal comprising: an elongated nose section adapted to be received through said aperture, said nose section including a central conductor support area for supporting the conductors of the wire, a pair of rear wings extending outwardly in opposite directions from the support area around the conductors to substantially conform with the cross section of the aperture, a pair of forward wings extending outwardly in opposite directions from the support area around the conductors in a gripping fashion, and a pair of reduced intermediate portions between said forward and rear wings, each having an edge, said intermediate portions extending a sufficiently small distance from said central conductor support area so that when said nose section is formed around said wire conductors, said edges will define an exposed area between said forward and rear wings, the cross section of the nose section at the rear wings being greater than the cross section of the nose section at the forward wings, said intermediate portions extending from said central conductor support area a distance of varying gradual length from said rear wings toward said forward wings, the edges of said intermediate portions defining a ramp to aid in the insertion of the nose section through the aperture.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
46 words
The terminal of claim 1 wherein the length of the rear wings is substantially the same as the thickness of the circuit panel so that the rear portion is substantially coextensive with the thickness of the circuit panel when the terminal is inserted into the aperture.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
46 words
The terminal of claim 2 including forward stop means formed on the rear wings to limit the forward insertion of the terminal and rear stop means formed on the bottom of the support area adjacent the intermediate portions to prevent withdrawal of the terminal after insertion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
77 words
The terminal of claim 3 wherein said forward stop means includes a tab formed on each rear wing, each adapted to abut a surface of the circuit panel adjacent the aperture when said terminal is inserted and said rear stop means includes a tang struck out from the bottom of the support area adjacent the intermediate portions that is adapted to abut the opposite surface of the circuit panel adjacent the aperture after said terminal is inserted.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The terminal of claim 1 including an insulation gripping section adapted to grip the insulation of an insulation clad wire.
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) | 1979-12-07 | 1980-06-07 | 1980-12-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-12-07 | 1984-06-07 | 1984-12-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-12-07 | 1988-06-07 | 1988-12-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |