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Strain relief cover for a barrel terminal
Assignee: TE Connectivity Corp
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Filing: 1978-05-05
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Granted: 1980-02-05
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Expires: 1998-05-05
Abstract
Abstract The disclosure relates to an insulation cover for a slotted barrel electrical terminal of the type mounted to a printed circuit board. The cover is molded of dielectric material in cylindrical form with an open end for receipt over a barrel terminal, and a closed end which is slotted to provide a seat against which an insertion tool is registered. A lengthwise slot of the cover receives one or more wires therein and grips across the cross section of each received wire to provide a strain relief. A projecting tab on the cover is utilized for gripping when removal of the cover from the terminal is required.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert P. Reavis, Jr.
- 👤 Melvin A. Soderstrom
- 👤 Vasantrai A. Vachhani
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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2026-10-24 02:32
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R4/00; H01R4/70; H01R13/00; H01R13/58; H01R13/5804; H01R4/24; H01R4/2416; H01R4/242; H01R4/2437; H01R4/2441; H01R12/00; H01R12/50; H01R12/51; H01R12/53
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
A wire inserter and strain relief cover for a slotted barrel terminal comprising: a sleeve of dielectric material having a closed end and an open end, said closed end including a pair of intersecting recesses, said sleeve having a lengthwise wire receiving slot communicating with said open end and extending toward said closed end and terminating in a transverse slot, said wire receiving slot having an enlarged flared entryway communicating with said sleeve open end, and a projecting portion on said closed end internally of said sleeve and concentric therewith, whereby said projecting portion engages a wire entering into said wire receiving slot and into an open end of a slot provided longitudinally in a barrel terminal which is to be covered by said cover.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
A wire inserter and strain relief cover for a slotted barrel terminal comprising: a sleeve of dielectric material having a closed end and an open end, said closed end including a pair of intersecting recesses, said sleeve having a lengthwise wire receiving slot communicating with said open end and extending toward said closed end and terminating in a transverse slot, said wire receiving slot having an enlarged flared entryway communicating with said sleeve open end, and a projecting portion on said closed end internally of said sleeve and concentric therewith, whereby said projecting portion engages a wire entering into said wire receiving slot and into an open end of a slot provided longitudinally in a barrel terminal which is to be covered by said cover.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The structure as recited in claim 1, wherein, said closed end is provided with an integral projecting appendage.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1983-02-04 | 1983-08-06 | 1984-02-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-02-04 | 1987-08-06 | 1988-02-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-02-04 | 1991-08-06 | 1992-02-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |