US4026620A
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Control function selection connector
Assignee: United States Department of the Navy
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Filing: 1976-01-28
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Granted: 1977-05-31
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Expires: 1996-01-28
Abstract
Abstract A multiple-contact connector assembly couples with a multiple-contact teral socket of a control mechanism to permit rapid and reversible external selection and alteration of internal electrical functions and settings within the mechanism. Shunt plugs are employed to externally complete or to break electrical circuits having terminals in the multiple-contact socket to establish the desired functions and settings, the plugs being enclosed within a cover which presses against the ends of the plugs via a resilient pad to ensure good electrical connections.
Inventors
- 👤 Morris S. Lieberman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 20:35
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R29/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
217 words
In combination with a control mechanism having a plurality of circuits provided with branch termini, a connector assembly attachable to the termini to permit the external selection and alteration of the circuits within the control mechanism comprising: a connector housing for attachment to the control mechanism; a plurality of insulated pins within said connector housing for engaging connection with the termini of the circuits; a plurality of removable shunt plugs connectable with said insulated pins, each of said shunt plugs comprises a single continuous conductor element having a U-shape, the curved portion of which is covered by an insulating material, a pair of grooves, provided in the covering insulating material of each shunt plug to facilitate removal of said shunt plugs; a cover attachable to said connector for enclosing said connector for enclosing said shunt plugs; a resilient pad within said cover, said pad abutting each of said shunt plugs when said cover is attached to said connector: and a collar cooperating with said cover and said connector to attach said cover to said connector. whereby connection of each of said removable shunt plugs with selected pairs of said termini completes the circuit associated with said selected pairs of termini and removal of each said shunt plugs opens the circuit associated with said selected pairs of termini.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
217 words
In combination with a control mechanism having a plurality of circuits provided with branch termini, a connector assembly attachable to the termini to permit the external selection and alteration of the circuits within the control mechanism comprising: a connector housing for attachment to the control mechanism; a plurality of insulated pins within said connector housing for engaging connection with the termini of the circuits; a plurality of removable shunt plugs connectable with said insulated pins, each of said shunt plugs comprises a single continuous conductor element having a U-shape, the curved portion of which is covered by an insulating material, a pair of grooves, provided in the covering insulating material of each shunt plug to facilitate removal of said shunt plugs; a cover attachable to said connector for enclosing said connector for enclosing said shunt plugs; a resilient pad within said cover, said pad abutting each of said shunt plugs when said cover is attached to said connector: and a collar cooperating with said cover and said connector to attach said cover to said connector. whereby connection of each of said removable shunt plugs with selected pairs of said termini completes the circuit associated with said selected pairs of termini and removal of each said shunt plugs opens the circuit associated with said selected pairs of termini.
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) | 1980-05-30 | 1980-11-29 | 1981-05-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-05-30 | 1984-11-29 | 1985-05-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-05-30 | 1988-11-29 | 1989-05-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |