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Connector with optical inspections means for ribbon cable
Assignee: Socapex SA
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Filing: 1978-12-26
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Granted: 1980-08-12
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Expires: 1998-12-26
Abstract
Abstract Connector with insulation piercing lugs for ribbon cable, in which the connection of each wire of the cable, is achieved by insertion in a slot having cutting edges (13) located on a lug (6) of the connector (1) through the action of a pusher member (14). The pusher member (14) comprises in its upper portion a plurality of magnifying lenses constituted by a single block (41) therewith and enabling accurate visual inspection of each wire insertion process, without any need for disassembly.
Inventors
- 👤 Jacques Carre
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 07:22
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/46; H01R12/00; H01R12/50; H01R12/59; H01R12/65; H01R12/67; H01R13/66; H01R4/00; H01R4/24; H01R4/2416; H01R4/242
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
Connector with optical inspection means for ribbon cable, cable in strip form constituted by a plurality of adjacent conductor wires joined together by a plane common insulating envelope including firstly a block of insulating material provided with a housing for receiving the cable, secondly, a given number of contact elements with insulation pierce type lugs, said lugs projecting into said housing and thirdly, a mobile pusher member ensuring that a force is applied to the cable for inserting the wires into the lugs, wherein the pusher member is provided with optical elements of the "convergent dioptre" type, disposed opposite insulation pierce type lugs, with their optical axes orientated parallel to the direction of said force of insertion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
Connector with optical inspection means for ribbon cable, cable in strip form constituted by a plurality of adjacent conductor wires joined together by a plane common insulating envelope including firstly a block of insulating material provided with a housing for receiving the cable, secondly, a given number of contact elements with insulation pierce type lugs, said lugs projecting into said housing and thirdly, a mobile pusher member ensuring that a force is applied to the cable for inserting the wires into the lugs, wherein the pusher member is provided with optical elements of the "convergent dioptre" type, disposed opposite insulation pierce type lugs, with their optical axes orientated parallel to the direction of said force of insertion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
Connector according to claim 1, wherein the convergent dioptres are constituted by spherical lenses.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
Connector according to claim 1, wherein the convergent dioptres are constituted by cylindrical lenses.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
Connector according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the convergent dioptres are fixed in openings made in the pusher member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
36 words
Connector according to one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the pusher member is constituted by a transparent material, the convergent dioptres being made of the same material in one and the same single continuous block.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
13 words
Connector according to claim 5, wherein the pusher member is produced by machining.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
13 words
Connector according to claim 5, wherein the pusher member is produced by moulding.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
Connector according to claim 1, wherein the pusher member comprises a plurality of axial projections opposite insulation piercing lugs.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
Connector according to claim 8, wherein the projections are shaped like straight beadings with a triangular cross-section.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
10 words
Connector according to claim 8, wherein the projections are cone-shaped.
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) | 1983-08-12 | 1984-02-11 | 1984-08-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-08-12 | 1988-02-11 | 1988-08-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-08-12 | 1992-02-11 | 1992-08-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |