US4178523A
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Switch jumper strap
Assignee: Emerson Electric Co
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Filing: 1978-02-24
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Granted: 1979-12-11
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Expires: 1998-02-24
Abstract
Abstract A one piece, elongated strip of electrically conductive material is provided with electrical connection means at each end thereof. Preferably, each connection means is bent approximately ninety degrees from the plane of the material strip. The strip serves as a jumper means finding application in dynamoelectric machines employing switch assemblies for connecting the dynamoelectric machine to a source of electrical energy, and speeds interconnection of the switch assembly during motor manufacture.
Inventors
- 👤 Harold G. Lyerly
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 02:34
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R31/00; H01R31/08; H01H; H01H1/00; H01H1/58; H01H1/5866; H02; H02K; H02K11/00; H02K11/20; H02K11/21; H02K11/23; H01R29/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
In a dynamoelectric machine employing a switch structure for electrically interconnecting said dynamoelectric machine to a source of electrical energy, said switch assembly including a plurality of accessible first electrical connector means, the improvement comprising jumper means for interconnecting various ones of said first connector means, said jumper means comprising a one piece, elongated strip of electrically conductive material having a first end and a second end, and a second electrical connector means integrally formed with said material strip at each end thereof, said second electrical connector means being positioned along the ends of said material strip at a right angle to said material strip, said material strip being deformed to adjust the spacing between the second electrical connector means, said second electrical connector means having a female type design complimentary to the design of said first electrical connector means so as to permit interconnection of said first and said second electrical connector means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
154 words
In a dynamoelectric machine employing a switch structure for electrically interconnecting said dynamoelectric machine to a source of electrical energy, said switch assembly including a plurality of accessible first electrical connector means, the improvement comprising jumper means for interconnecting various ones of said first connector means, said jumper means comprising a one piece, elongated strip of electrically conductive material having a first end and a second end, and a second electrical connector means integrally formed with said material strip at each end thereof, said second electrical connector means being positioned along the ends of said material strip at a right angle to said material strip, said material strip being deformed to adjust the spacing between the second electrical connector means, said second electrical connector means having a female type design complimentary to the design of said first electrical connector means so as to permit interconnection of said first and said second electrical connector means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
11 words
The improvement of claim 1 wherein said material strip is brass.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
The improvement of claim 1 wherein said material strip has a bow imparted in it to size the spacing between the second electrical connector means at said first and said second ends.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
The improvement of claim 3 wherein the bow is concave in side elevation.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
138 words
In a dynamoelectric machine employing a switch structure for electrically interconnecting said dynamoelectric machine to a source of electrical energy, said switch assembly including a plurality of accessible first electrical connector means, the improvement comprising jumper means for interconnecting various ones of said first connector means, comprising a one piece, elongated strip of electrically conductive material having a first end and a second end, said second connector means being positioned along the respective ends of said material strip at an angle offset from the plane of said material strip, said second electrical connector means having a female type connector design complimentary to the design of said first electrical connector means so as to permit interconnection of said first and said second electrical connector means, said material strip being deformed to adjust the spacing between the second connector means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
138 words
In a dynamoelectric machine employing a switch structure for electrically interconnecting said dynamoelectric machine to a source of electrical energy, said switch assembly including a plurality of accessible first electrical connector means, the improvement comprising jumper means for interconnecting various ones of said first connector means, comprising a one piece, elongated strip of electrically conductive material having a first end and a second end, said second connector means being positioned along the respective ends of said material strip at an angle offset from the plane of said material strip, said second electrical connector means having a female type connector design complimentary to the design of said first electrical connector means so as to permit interconnection of said first and said second electrical connector means, said material strip being deformed to adjust the spacing between the second connector means.
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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) | 1982-12-10 | 1983-06-11 | 1983-12-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-12-10 | 1987-06-11 | 1987-12-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-12-10 | 1991-06-11 | 1991-12-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |