US4200347A
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Socket for vertically mounting multi-pin device
Assignee: Aries Electronics Inc
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Filing: 1979-01-15
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Granted: 1980-04-29
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Expires: 1999-01-15
Abstract
Abstract A socket for vertically mounting a light emitting diode relative to a generally horizontal printed circuit board includes an elongated housing for receiving the LED, and a triangular housing connected to the elongated housing. Aligned apertures extend through the elongated housing and the triangular housing, and a corresponding plurality of terminals are disposed in the aligned channels. The receptacle portion of each terminal is disposed in the elongated housing for engaging a pin of the LED, while the post portion extends through the channel and out of a side edge of the triangular housing, whereby the axes of the terminal post portions of the terminals are at an angle to the axes of the terminal receptacle portions. Since the terminals are wholly disposed within the socket, except for the terminal post portions, the terminals may be formed of a thin, stamped electrically conductive material.
Inventors
- 👤 William Y. Sinclair
- 👤 Joseph Argila
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 04:41
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R12/00; H01R12/70; H01R12/71; H01R12/712; H01R12/716
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 27
Claim 1
Independent Claim
211 words
A socket for vertically mounting multi-pin electronic devices comprising: an elongated housing having a plurality of parallel channels extending therethrough; a generally triangular housing having first, second, and third side edges, said triangular housing having a corresponding plurality of parallel channels extending therethrough from said first side edge to said second side edge, said triangular housing being connected to said elongated housing along said first side edge such that the plurality of channels in the elongated housing are aligned with the corresponding plurality of channels in the triangular housing, said triangular housing including a generally triangular center body portion connected to two opposed, triangular-shaped cover portions, each cover portion including parallel slots on the inside surface thereof to define with the center body portion the plurality of parallel channels in the triangular housing; and a corresponding plurality of terminals, each of which is disposed in an aligned channel, each terminal including (1) a post portion extending from said second side edge of the triangular housing, and (2) a receptacle portion received within a respective one of said channels in the elongated housing for engaging a pin of said multi-pin electronic device, whereby the axes of the terminal posts portions are at an angle to the axes of the terminal receptacle portions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
211 words
A socket for vertically mounting multi-pin electronic devices comprising: an elongated housing having a plurality of parallel channels extending therethrough; a generally triangular housing having first, second, and third side edges, said triangular housing having a corresponding plurality of parallel channels extending therethrough from said first side edge to said second side edge, said triangular housing being connected to said elongated housing along said first side edge such that the plurality of channels in the elongated housing are aligned with the corresponding plurality of channels in the triangular housing, said triangular housing including a generally triangular center body portion connected to two opposed, triangular-shaped cover portions, each cover portion including parallel slots on the inside surface thereof to define with the center body portion the plurality of parallel channels in the triangular housing; and a corresponding plurality of terminals, each of which is disposed in an aligned channel, each terminal including (1) a post portion extending from said second side edge of the triangular housing, and (2) a receptacle portion received within a respective one of said channels in the elongated housing for engaging a pin of said multi-pin electronic device, whereby the axes of the terminal posts portions are at an angle to the axes of the terminal receptacle portions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
A socket for vertically mounting multi-pin electronic devices as in claim 1 wherein said first and second side edges of the generally triangular housing are disposed 60° relative to one another.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
A socket for vertically mounting multi-pin electronic devices as in claim 1 wherein said first and second side edges of the generally triangular housing are disposed orthagonal to one another.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
57 words
A socket for vertically mounting multi-pin electronic devices as in claim 1 wherein said triangular housing includes projections extending from said first side edge, and wherein the surface of the elongated housing contiguous to said first side edge of the triangular housing includes apertures for receiving said projections for connecting said triangular housing to the elongated housing.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
A socket for vertically mounting multi-pin electronic devices as in claim 1 wherein each channel in the generally triangular housing includes an enlarged tapered opening adjacent the first side edge of the triangular housing.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
44 words
A socket for vertically mounting multi-pin electronic devices as in claim 1 wherein protrusions are provided on the third side edge of said generally triangular housing, said protrusions adapted to engage a spacer bar for maintaining said socket in spaced relationship to adjacent sockets.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
A socket for vertically mounting multi-pin electronic devices as in claim 1, wherein said center body portion is connected to the opposed cover portions by a snap fit connection.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
A socket as in claim 1 wherein each said terminal is formed by stamping of a six mil, electrically conductive material.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
14 words
A socket as in claim 8 wherein said electrically conductive material is phosphor bronze.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
30 words
A socket as in claim 1, wherein said triangular housing further includes protrusions adapted to engage a spacer bar for maintaining said socket in fixed relationship relative to adjacent sockets.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
15 words
A socket as in claim 1 wherein said triangular housing is molded of plastic material.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
17 words
A socket as in claim 11 wherein said triangular housing is molded of a glass filled nylon.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
214 words
A socket for vertically mounting multi-pin electronic devices comprising: an elongated housing having a plurality of parallel channels extending therethrough; a generally triangular housing having first, second, and third side edges, said triangular housing having a corresponding plurality of parallel channels extending therethrough from said first side edge to said second side edge, said triangular housing being connected to said elongated housing along said first side edge such that the plurality of channels in the elongated housing are aligned with the corresponding plurality of channels in the triangular housing, and said triangular housing including a generally triangular center body portion connected to two opposed, triangular-shaped cover portions, with the opposite sides of said center body portion having parallel grooves extending therein to define with the cover portions the plurality of parallel channels in the triangular housing; and a corresponding plurality of terminals, each of which is disposed in an aligned channel, each terminal including (1) a post portion extending from said second side edge of the triangular housing, and (2) a receptacle portion received within a respective one of said channels in the elongated housing for engaging a pin of said multi-pin electronic device, whereby the axes of the terminal posts portions are at an angle to the axes of the terminal receptacle portions.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
214 words
A socket for vertically mounting multi-pin electronic devices comprising: an elongated housing having a plurality of parallel channels extending therethrough; a generally triangular housing having first, second, and third side edges, said triangular housing having a corresponding plurality of parallel channels extending therethrough from said first side edge to said second side edge, said triangular housing being connected to said elongated housing along said first side edge such that the plurality of channels in the elongated housing are aligned with the corresponding plurality of channels in the triangular housing, and said triangular housing including a generally triangular center body portion connected to two opposed, triangular-shaped cover portions, with the opposite sides of said center body portion having parallel grooves extending therein to define with the cover portions the plurality of parallel channels in the triangular housing; and a corresponding plurality of terminals, each of which is disposed in an aligned channel, each terminal including (1) a post portion extending from said second side edge of the triangular housing, and (2) a receptacle portion received within a respective one of said channels in the elongated housing for engaging a pin of said multi-pin electronic device, whereby the axes of the terminal posts portions are at an angle to the axes of the terminal receptacle portions.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
53 words
A soecket for vertically mounting multi-pin electronic devices as in claims 1 or 13 wherein each of the opposed triangular-shaped cover portions is of greater plan area than the center body portion whereby, when the socket is mounted on a printed circuit board, the center body portion is spaced from the circuit board.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
31 words
A socket for vertically mounting multi-pin electronic devices as in claim 13 wherein said first and second side edges of the generally triangular housing are disposed 60° relative to one another.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
30 words
A socket for vertically mounting multi-pin electronic devices as in claim 13 wherein said first and second side edges of the generally triangular housing are disposed orthagonal to one another.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
57 words
A socket for vertically mounting multi-pin electronic devices as in claim 13 wherein said triangular housing includes projections extending from said first side edge, and wherein the surface of the elongated housing contiguous to said first side edge of the triangular housing includes apertures for receiving said projections for connecting said triangular housing to the elongated housing.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
34 words
A socket for vertically mounting multi-pin electronic devices as in claim 13 wherein each channel in the generally triangular housing includes an enlarged tapered opening adjacent the first side edge of the triangular housing.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
44 words
A socket for vertically mounting multi-pin electronic devices as in claim 13 wherein protrusions are provided on the third side edge of said generally triangular housing, said protrusions adapted to engage a spacer bar for maintaining said socket in spaced relationship to adjacent sockets.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
29 words
A socket for vertically mounting multi-pin electronic deivces as in claim 13 wherein said center body portion is connected to the opposed cover portions by a snap fit connection.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
21 words
A socket as in claim 13 wherein each said terminal is formed by stamping of a six mil, electrically conductive material.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
14 words
A socket as in claim 21 wherein said electrically conductive material is phosphor bronze.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
30 words
A socket as in claim 13, wherein said triangular housing further includes protrusions adapted to engage a spacer bar for maintaining said socket in fixed relationship relative to adjacent sockets.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
20 words
A socket for receiving an electronic multi-pin package as in claim 13, wherein said housing is molded of plastic material.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
17 words
A socket as in claim 24 wherein said triangular housing is molded of a glass filled nylon.
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) | 1983-04-29 | 1983-10-29 | 1984-04-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-04-29 | 1987-10-29 | 1988-04-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-04-29 | 1991-10-29 | 1992-04-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |