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Connector assembly
Assignee: United States Department of the Navy
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Filing: 1976-01-29
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Granted: 1977-10-18
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Expires: 1996-01-29
Abstract
Abstract A connector assembly to complete electrical connection between packaged electrical components. A connector header and a lead-in header commute by means of internal channels to form paths for an array of contact pins. Each pin is dimpled for self-retention in a channel after insertion. The design of the connector header allows continual access to the pins for individual removal in case of failure. Header design is symmetrical, allowing fabrication of a variety of connector lengths from a single mold.
Inventors
- 👤 Theodore R. Sherwood
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 09:06
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R12/00; H01R12/70; H01R12/71; H01R12/712; H01R12/716
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
186 words
A connector to make electrical connection between a first board and a second board which comprises: a. a first header having a first face portion oriented parallel to said first board and a second face portion oriented parallel to said second board, and having a plurality of channels therethrough, each of said channels having an enclosed horizontal portion perpendicular to said first face portion and extending throughout said first header and a vertical portion perpendicular to said second face portion which is non-inclusive throughout its length; b. a plurality of elongated pins of electrical conducting material, each of said pins having a 90° bend which is accommodated by said channels and a dimpled section for inserting into said channels such that when said pins are inserted in said channels said dimpled sections contact said channels to retain said pin; and c. a second header having a top located adjacent said second face portion and a bottom located adjacent said second board, and having a plurality of channels therethrough for said pins to pass through; whereby removal of individual pins is allowed without breaking total electrical connection.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
186 words
A connector to make electrical connection between a first board and a second board which comprises: a. a first header having a first face portion oriented parallel to said first board and a second face portion oriented parallel to said second board, and having a plurality of channels therethrough, each of said channels having an enclosed horizontal portion perpendicular to said first face portion and extending throughout said first header and a vertical portion perpendicular to said second face portion which is non-inclusive throughout its length; b. a plurality of elongated pins of electrical conducting material, each of said pins having a 90° bend which is accommodated by said channels and a dimpled section for inserting into said channels such that when said pins are inserted in said channels said dimpled sections contact said channels to retain said pin; and c. a second header having a top located adjacent said second face portion and a bottom located adjacent said second board, and having a plurality of channels therethrough for said pins to pass through; whereby removal of individual pins is allowed without breaking total electrical connection.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
58 words
A connector as described in claim 1 wherein: a. said channels in said second header have a larger cross section in said top than in said bottom and being tapered therethrough; whereby b. said pins extending from said second face portion of said first header through said second header will encounter minimal insertion force throughout said second header.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
62 words
A connector as described in claim 2 wherein: a. said first board to be connected has at last two holes; and b. said connector additionally comprises at least two posts in said first face portion of said first header to align with said at least two holes in said first board and maintain said board and said header in a pre-determined alignment.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
60 words
A connector as described in claim 3 wherein: a. said second board to be connected has at least two holes; and b. said connector additionally comprises at least two posts in said bottom of said second header to align with said at least two holes in said second board and maintain said board and said second header in predetermined alignment.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
A connector as described in claim 4 wherein: a. said first header and said second header are constructed of diallyl phthalate resin.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
47 words
A connector as described in claim 5 wherein: a. said first face portion of said first header has recesses to accommodate any protrusions from the surface of said first board at the point of contact between said first face portion of said header and said first board.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
33 words
A connector as described in claim 6 wherein: a. said connector additionally comprises each of said channels in said first header having an angled portion joining said horizontal portion and said vertical portion.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-10-17 | 1981-04-18 | 1981-10-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-10-17 | 1985-04-18 | 1985-10-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-10-17 | 1989-04-18 | 1989-10-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |