US4087152A
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Connector arrangement
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-12-20
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Granted: 1978-05-02
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Expires: 1996-12-20
Abstract
Abstract A male or female plug component comprises a discrete tubular member, a resilient contact wire mat rolled up to have a generally cylindrical shape and a further member constituting at least part of the remainder of the plug component. The rolled-up wire mat has an inner part which extends through the interior of the tubular member. The end of the inner part of the rolled-up wire mat projects from within the interior of the tubular member past one end of the tubular member. At the other axial end of the tubular member, the rolled-up wire mat is bent around so as to have an outer part which surrounds the tubular member and extends longitudinally of the latter. The projecting end of the inner part of the wire mat is clamped to the further member.
Inventors
- 👤 Georg Kolm
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 11:04
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/02; H01R13/33
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
153 words
In an electrical connector of the type comprised of a male plug component and a female plug component, a plug component which comprises, in combination, a discrete tubular member; a resilient contact wire mat rolled up to have a generally cylindrical shape; and at least one further member constituting at least part of the remainder of the plug component, the rolled-up wire mat having an inner part which extends through the interior of the tubular member, the end of the inner part of the rolled-up wire mat projecting from within the interior of the tubular member past one end of the tubular member, the rolled-up wire mat at the other axial end of the tubular member being bent around so as to have an outer part which surrounds the tubular member and extends longitudinally of the latter, the end of the inner part of the wire mat being clamped to the further member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
153 words
In an electrical connector of the type comprised of a male plug component and a female plug component, a plug component which comprises, in combination, a discrete tubular member; a resilient contact wire mat rolled up to have a generally cylindrical shape; and at least one further member constituting at least part of the remainder of the plug component, the rolled-up wire mat having an inner part which extends through the interior of the tubular member, the end of the inner part of the rolled-up wire mat projecting from within the interior of the tubular member past one end of the tubular member, the rolled-up wire mat at the other axial end of the tubular member being bent around so as to have an outer part which surrounds the tubular member and extends longitudinally of the latter, the end of the inner part of the wire mat being clamped to the further member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
46 words
In a connector as defined in claim 1, the tubular member, the wire mat and the further member together forming a male plug component, the outer part of the rolled-up wire mat bulging radially outward, whereby to facilitate electrical contact with a cooperating female plug component.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
44 words
In a connector as defined in claim 1, the tubular member and the further member being arranged coaxial to each other, the further member being provided with a support surface, the tubular member at said one axial end thereof abutting against the support surface.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
62 words
In a connector as defined in claim 1, the wire mat being constituted by a meandering contact wire composed of generally parallel and straight wire sections joined together at their ends by curved connecting wire sections, the generally straight wire sections of the mat extending longitudinally of the tubular member both within the inner part and the outer part of the mat.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
59 words
In a connector as defined in claim 4, each curved connecting wire section describing an arc of more than 180°, each straight wire section of the wire mat merging at its one end tangentially into the associated curved connecting wire section and at its other end emerging from the associated curved connecting wire section at an angle relative thereto.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
In a connector as defined in claim 5, each curved connecting wire section describing an arc of approximately 270°.
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) | 1981-05-01 | 1981-10-31 | 1982-05-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-05-01 | 1985-10-31 | 1986-05-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-05-01 | 1989-10-31 | 1990-05-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |