US4054347A
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Contact assembly
Assignee: FCI Americas Technology LLC
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Filing: 1976-05-17
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Granted: 1977-10-18
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Expires: 1996-05-17
Abstract
Abstract A contact assembly is provided comprising a plastic housing including a pair of spaced rows of terminal receiving cavities and a contact in each cavity. Each cavity has a flexible wall, and a link having one end connected to the flexible wall and the other end engaged with a drive operatively mounted between the spaced rows. The drive extends each link, flexes the wall and engages a male terminal inserted in each cavity with the contact in each cavity to establish an electrical connection between the terminal and the contact.
Inventors
- 👤 Bob Mouissie
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 07:21
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/02; H01R13/193; H05; H05K; H05K7/00; H05K7/02; H05K7/10; H05K7/1007
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
In a contact assembly comprising a plastic housing including a pair of spaced rows of terminal receiving cavities and a contact mounted in each cavity for receiving a male terminal of a modular circuit package, each cavity having a flexible wall and a link having one end connected to the flexible wall and the other end engaged with a drive operatively mounted between the spaced rows of terminal receiving cavities for extending each link, flexing the wall and engaging a male terminal inserted in each cavity with the contact in each cavity to establish an electrical connection between the terminal and the contact.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
In a contact assembly comprising a plastic housing including a pair of spaced rows of terminal receiving cavities and a contact mounted in each cavity for receiving a male terminal of a modular circuit package, each cavity having a flexible wall and a link having one end connected to the flexible wall and the other end engaged with a drive operatively mounted between the spaced rows of terminal receiving cavities for extending each link, flexing the wall and engaging a male terminal inserted in each cavity with the contact in each cavity to establish an electrical connection between the terminal and the contact.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
A contact assembly, as recited in claim 1, said drive comprising a longitudinal slide.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
A contact assembly, as recited in claim 1, said drive comprising a rotatable member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
A contact assembly, as recited in claim 1, each flexible wall being joined at a base to the housing.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
A contact assembly, as recited in claim 4, each flexible wall and link being integrally molded with said housing and including a hinge connecting each line to each wall.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
A contact assembly, as recited in claim 1, said drive including a notch for receiving an end of each link.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3763459A
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US3820054A
Cited
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 |