US4293176A
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Electrical connection
Assignee: ENSIO MIETTINEN POHJANTUULENTIE 1 06100 PORVOO 10 FINLAND Oy AB
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Filing: 1980-02-28
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Granted: 1981-10-06
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Expires: 2000-02-28
Abstract
Abstract An electric connector comprising two connector plates, each of said plates having opposite inner sides provided with toothed zones the teeth of which penetrate the insulation when clamping the connector plates toward each other. The clamping force is applied to the outer sides of the connector plates through plate springs at points located opposite the toothed zones.
Inventors
- 👤 Martti Lindlof
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 10:49
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R4/00; H01R4/28; H01R4/38; H01R4/44; H01R4/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
An electrical connector including two jaws, each jaw having a first side facing the other jaw and a second side facing away from the other jaw, the first side of at least one of the jaws having two approximately parallel zones of teeth and the second side of said one jaw having a bead opposite each zone of teeth, and a clamping means for said jaws, said means comprising at least one bolt extending through aligned openings in said jaws and being provided with axially spaced apart shoulders, and a plate spring located between at least one of said shoulders and the second side of said one jaw, said plate spring pressing against said beads.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
An electrical connector including two jaws, each jaw having a first side facing the other jaw and a second side facing away from the other jaw, the first side of at least one of the jaws having two approximately parallel zones of teeth and the second side of said one jaw having a bead opposite each zone of teeth, and a clamping means for said jaws, said means comprising at least one bolt extending through aligned openings in said jaws and being provided with axially spaced apart shoulders, and a plate spring located between at least one of said shoulders and the second side of said one jaw, said plate spring pressing against said beads.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
An electrical connector as claimed in claim 1, wherein said plate spring is arc-shaped.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
An electrical connector as claimed in claim 1, wherein the number of said plate springs is two, one for each jaw.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
An electrical connector as claimed in claim 1, wherein each of said jaws comprises a plate having a planar body portion.
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) | 1984-10-05 | 1985-04-06 | 1985-10-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-10-05 | 1989-04-06 | 1989-10-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-10-05 | 1993-04-06 | 1993-10-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |