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US4116516A
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Multiple layered connector
Assignee: GTE Sylvania Inc
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Filing: 1977-06-24
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Granted: 1978-09-26
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Expires: 1997-06-24
Abstract
Abstract A connector for a printed wiring board wherein a portion of a multiple layered cable extends into the connector housing and comprises a plurality of stepped layers each of which comprises a plurality of contacts. The end of the printed wiring board which is inserted into such connector also comprises a plurality of stepped layers each of which comprises a plurality of contacts. The stepped layers and rows of contacts of the connector mate with the stepped layers and rows of contacts of the printed wiring board to effect an electrical interface between the connector and board.
Inventors
- 👤 Wendell L. Griffin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 12:47
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R12/00; H01R12/50; H01R12/59; H01R12/62; H05; H05K; H05K3/00; H05K3/36; H05K3/361; H05K3/365; H01R12/70; H01R12/77; H01R13/00; H01R13/02; H01R13/22; H01R13/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
216 words
A connector assembly, comprising in combination: a connector comprising a hollow housing including a first and second aperture and an internal hollow portion formed by first and second opposing side walls, at least one multiple layered cable having one end which extends through said first aperture and into said housing, one layer of said cable end including at least one cable contact, and at least one other layer at said cable end offset from said one layer and including at least one other cable contact, a multiple layered printed wiring board having one edge which extends through said second aperture and into said housing, one layer of said board at said edge including at least one board contact, and at least one other layer at said edge offset from said one board layer and including at least one other board contact, said board layers and board contacts mating with and forming an inverse mirror image of said cable layers and cable contacts, and said edge connector further including a plurality of spring means internal of said housing for urging said cable contacts into electrical and physical engagement with said board contacts, said plurality of spring means are juxtaposed between one wall and said cable with each spring means affixed to said wall internal of said housing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
216 words
A connector assembly, comprising in combination: a connector comprising a hollow housing including a first and second aperture and an internal hollow portion formed by first and second opposing side walls, at least one multiple layered cable having one end which extends through said first aperture and into said housing, one layer of said cable end including at least one cable contact, and at least one other layer at said cable end offset from said one layer and including at least one other cable contact, a multiple layered printed wiring board having one edge which extends through said second aperture and into said housing, one layer of said board at said edge including at least one board contact, and at least one other layer at said edge offset from said one board layer and including at least one other board contact, said board layers and board contacts mating with and forming an inverse mirror image of said cable layers and cable contacts, and said edge connector further including a plurality of spring means internal of said housing for urging said cable contacts into electrical and physical engagement with said board contacts, said plurality of spring means are juxtaposed between one wall and said cable with each spring means affixed to said wall internal of said housing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The device of claim 1 wherein each of said cable layers include a plurality of contacts and each of said board layers include a plurality of mating contacts.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said one wall comprises at least one groove therein and said spring means is positioned within said groove.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The device of claim 3 wherein said one wall comprises a plurality of grooves therein and spring means are positioned in each of said grooves.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
13 words
The device of claim 4 wherein said spring means includes a cylindrical elastomer.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
49 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said board is a two-sided printed wiring board, both sides of said board at said edge including at least one layer having at least one board contact, and at least one other layer offset therefrom and including at least one other board contact.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
120 words
The device of claim 6 wherein said connector includes an additional multiple layered cable having one end which also extends through said first aperture and into said housing, one layer of said additional cable end including at least one cable contact, and at least one other layer at said additional cable end offset from said one layer and including at least one other cable contact, said two-sided printing wiring board extending through said second aperture, into said housing, and juxtaposed between said cable end and said additional cable end, and said board layers and board contacts on each side of said two-sided printed wiring board mating with and forming an inverse mirror image of adjacent cable layers and cable contacts.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
74 words
The device of claim 7 wherein said housing includes an internal hollow portion formed by first and second opposing side walls, and said spring means is affixed to both of said walls internal of said housing, said spring means affixed to said first wall being juxtaposed between said first wall and said cable end, and said spring means affixed to said second wall being juxtaposed between said second wall and said additional cable end.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
60 words
The device of claim 1 wherein said connector includes an additional multiple layered cable having one end which also extends into said housing, one layer of said additonal cable end including at least one cable contact, and at least one other layer at said additional cable end offset from said one layer and including at least one other cable contact.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
74 words
The device of claim 9 wherein said housing includes an internal hollow portion formed by first and second opposing side walls, and said spring means is affixed to both of said walls internal of said housing, said spring means affixed to said first wall being juxtaposed between said first wall and said cable end, and said spring means affixed to said second wall being juxtaposed between said second wall and said additional cable end.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
138 words
A connector for a multiple layered printed wiring board, comprising: a hollow housing formed by first and second opposing side walls and including a first aperture, at least one multiple layered cable having one end which extends through said first aperture and into said housing, one layer of said cable end including at least one cable contact, and at least one other layer at said cable end offset from said one layer and including at least one other cable contact, a second aperture for said printed wiring board, and a plurality of spring means internal of said housing for urging said cable contacts into electrical and physical engagement with said printed wiring board, said plurality of spring means are juxtaposed between one wall and said cable with each spring means affixed to said wall internal of said housing.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
138 words
A connector for a multiple layered printed wiring board, comprising: a hollow housing formed by first and second opposing side walls and including a first aperture, at least one multiple layered cable having one end which extends through said first aperture and into said housing, one layer of said cable end including at least one cable contact, and at least one other layer at said cable end offset from said one layer and including at least one other cable contact, a second aperture for said printed wiring board, and a plurality of spring means internal of said housing for urging said cable contacts into electrical and physical engagement with said printed wiring board, said plurality of spring means are juxtaposed between one wall and said cable with each spring means affixed to said wall internal of said housing.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
16 words
The device of claim 11 wherein each of said cable layers include a plurality of contacts.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
24 words
The device of claim 11 wherein said one wall comprises at least one groove therein and said spring means is positioned within said groove.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
25 words
The device of claim 13 wherein said one wall comprises a plurality of grooves therein and spring means are positoned in each of said grooves.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
13 words
The device of claim 14 wherein said spring means includes a cylindrical elastomer.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
GB880585A
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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) | 1981-09-25 | 1982-03-27 | 1982-09-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-09-25 | 1986-03-27 | 1986-09-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-09-25 | 1990-03-27 | 1990-09-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |