US4257665A
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Polarized electrical connector
Assignee: TE Connectivity Corp
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Filing: 1979-01-25
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Granted: 1981-03-24
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Expires: 1999-01-25
Abstract
Abstract A two-part connector has an arm on one part with a configured tip keyed to an aperture in an end wall of the hood of the other part. The tip can be engaged with the aperture when the two parts are inclined and mating is effected by relative pivotal movement.
Inventors
- 👤 Heinrich John
- 👤 Eike Koster
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 23:52
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/64; H01R13/62
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
157 words
A two part electrical connector comprising a first housing part of generally rectangular slab like form and slidably receivable within a hood portion of a complementary second housing part to engage respective contacts of the housing parts, said first housing part including an extension at one end thereof, said extension being elongated and having a tip at the end thereof engageable with an aperture associated with said second housing part, said tip having a stepped configuration including portions of different thickness measured across the width of said extension, said portions of different thickness each including an arcuate surface facing in the mating direction of the housing parts whereby said arcuate surfaces allow for pivotal movement between said housing parts to mate said housing parts when said tip engages said aperture, said aperture of said second housing part being formed in an endwall of said hood and having a stepped configuration complementary to said tip of said extension.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
157 words
A two part electrical connector comprising a first housing part of generally rectangular slab like form and slidably receivable within a hood portion of a complementary second housing part to engage respective contacts of the housing parts, said first housing part including an extension at one end thereof, said extension being elongated and having a tip at the end thereof engageable with an aperture associated with said second housing part, said tip having a stepped configuration including portions of different thickness measured across the width of said extension, said portions of different thickness each including an arcuate surface facing in the mating direction of the housing parts whereby said arcuate surfaces allow for pivotal movement between said housing parts to mate said housing parts when said tip engages said aperture, said aperture of said second housing part being formed in an endwall of said hood and having a stepped configuration complementary to said tip of said extension.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
A connector as in claim 1 in which said extension is tapered along its length to said tip and in which said tip is turned upwardly to form said arcuate surfaces.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
A connector as in claim 1 in which said second housing part includes a guide channel for receiving said tip of said extension on said first housing part for guiding said tip into said aperture.
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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) | 1984-03-23 | 1984-09-22 | 1985-03-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-03-23 | 1988-09-22 | 1989-03-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-03-23 | 1992-09-22 | 1993-03-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |