US4218110A
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Connector-to-connector adaptor
Assignee: United States Department of the Navy
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Filing: 1979-04-04
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Granted: 1980-08-19
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Expires: 1999-04-04
Abstract
Abstract A connector-to-connector adaptor which permits the adaptation from one coctor interface to another connector interface without modification of electrical equipment interfaces. An adaptor shell has a plurality of contact shafts which replace the respective contacts of the dissimilar connectors to be joined. The adaptor shell is joined to one connector and the contact shafts are inserted first into the openings of one connector and then the other connector. Finally the adaptor shell is joined to the other connector. A pin is integrally connected to one end of the contact shaft and a socket contact with retention means is integrally connected to the other end.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph J. Giannaula
- 👤 Kenneth P. Reever
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 17:31
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R31/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
88 words
A connector-to-connector adaptor for positively mating a first connector to a mismatched second connector comprising: (a) an adaptor shell having a first means for engaging said first connector and having a second means for engaging said second connector; and (b) a plurality of contacts contained within said adaptor shell, each of said contacts having a pin end to enter openings of said first connector and having a socket end to enter openings of said second connector to form the contacts for both said first and said second connectors.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
88 words
A connector-to-connector adaptor for positively mating a first connector to a mismatched second connector comprising: (a) an adaptor shell having a first means for engaging said first connector and having a second means for engaging said second connector; and (b) a plurality of contacts contained within said adaptor shell, each of said contacts having a pin end to enter openings of said first connector and having a socket end to enter openings of said second connector to form the contacts for both said first and said second connectors.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
A connector-to-connector adaptor as recited in claim 1 further comprising means for positively retaining connecting electrical pins within said socket end.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
A connector-to-connector adaptor as recited in claim 2 wherein said retaining means comprises a segmented leaf spring located within said socket end, said socket end having a hood to retain said segmented leaf spring therein.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
A connector-to-connector adaptor as recited in claims 1 or 3 wherein said first and second engaging means comprise a threaded entry and a plurality of set screws, respectively.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
111 words
A method for positively mating a first connector to a mismatched second connector comprising the steps of: (1) joining an adaptor shell to said first connector by a first engaging means; (b) inserting first ends of a plurality of contacts into the contact openings of said first connector, said contacts having a shaft with and integral pin at one end and an integral socket at the other end; (c) inserting the other ends of said plurality of contacts into contact openings of said second connector to form an integral contact common to both of said connectors; and (d) joining said adaptor shell to said second connector by a second engaging means.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
111 words
A method for positively mating a first connector to a mismatched second connector comprising the steps of: (1) joining an adaptor shell to said first connector by a first engaging means; (b) inserting first ends of a plurality of contacts into the contact openings of said first connector, said contacts having a shaft with and integral pin at one end and an integral socket at the other end; (c) inserting the other ends of said plurality of contacts into contact openings of said second connector to form an integral contact common to both of said connectors; and (d) joining said adaptor shell to said second connector by a second engaging means.
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) | 1983-08-19 | 1984-02-18 | 1984-08-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-08-19 | 1988-02-18 | 1988-08-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-08-19 | 1992-02-18 | 1992-08-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |