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Uniplanar electrical contact
Assignee: TE Connectivity Corp
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Filing: 1976-05-07
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Granted: 1977-04-26
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Expires: 1996-05-07
Abstract
Abstract A uniplanar electrical contact has a pair of axially aligned intercommunicating slots of different widths. An insulating conductor is folded so that portions overlap, one portion extending into the slot of narrower width so that the edges of the slot pierce the insulation and electrically engage the conductor and the other portion extending into the wider slot so that the edges of the arms defining the wider slot pierce the insulation to provide a strain relief effect but do not engage the conductor.
Inventors
- 👤 Lucas Soes
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 08:28
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R4/00; H01R4/24; H01R4/2416; H01R4/242; H01R4/2425; H01R4/2429; H01R12/00; H01R12/50; H01R12/59; H01R12/65; H01R12/67; H01R12/675
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
An electrical connection between an insulated conductor and an electrical contact, the electrical contact being in the form of a uniplanar member including a pair of spaced arms, opposed edges of which arms define between them a pair of intercommunicating slots of different widths, the insulated conductor being folded so that portions overlap, one portion extending into the slot of narrower width so that the edges of the arms defining the narrower slot pierce the insulation and electrically engage the conductor, and the other portion extending into the wider slot so that edges of the arms defining the wider slot pierce the insulation to provide a strain relief effect.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
109 words
An electrical connection between an insulated conductor and an electrical contact, the electrical contact being in the form of a uniplanar member including a pair of spaced arms, opposed edges of which arms define between them a pair of intercommunicating slots of different widths, the insulated conductor being folded so that portions overlap, one portion extending into the slot of narrower width so that the edges of the arms defining the narrower slot pierce the insulation and electrically engage the conductor, and the other portion extending into the wider slot so that edges of the arms defining the wider slot pierce the insulation to provide a strain relief effect.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
An electrical connection as claimed in claim 1, in which the conductor is of circular transverse cross-section and is embedded in the insulating material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
An electrical connection as claimed in claim 1, in which the conductor is substantially flat and is one of a plurality of identical conductors embedded in insulating material to form a flat flexible cable.
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) | 1980-04-25 | 1980-10-25 | 1981-04-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-04-25 | 1984-10-25 | 1985-04-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-04-25 | 1988-10-25 | 1989-04-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |