US4319733A
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Locking spring clip
Assignee: TE Connectivity Corp
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Filing: 1980-01-22
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Granted: 1982-03-16
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Expires: 2000-01-22
Abstract
Abstract A locking spring clip is disclosed for lockingly securing mating electrical connector members together. The subject clip includes a resilient latching member and a further locking member acting in cooperation therewith.
Inventors
- 👤 Nabil S. Hanna
- 👤 John R. Shuey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 20:34
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/62
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
A locking spring clip for securing electrical connector members together in a mated condition, said clip comprising: a base, first and second spaced arms extending from opposite sides of said base in cantilever fashion, said first arm having a latching lug extending therefrom in a direction away from said second arm and a stepped shoulder directed towards said first arm, said second arm having a length slightly greater than the length from the base to said shoulder whereby in a latched condition said lug engages a rear surface of a mated connector member and said second arm is positioned beneath said shoulder under compression to prevent the unintended disengagement of said lug.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
112 words
A locking spring clip for securing electrical connector members together in a mated condition, said clip comprising: a base, first and second spaced arms extending from opposite sides of said base in cantilever fashion, said first arm having a latching lug extending therefrom in a direction away from said second arm and a stepped shoulder directed towards said first arm, said second arm having a length slightly greater than the length from the base to said shoulder whereby in a latched condition said lug engages a rear surface of a mated connector member and said second arm is positioned beneath said shoulder under compression to prevent the unintended disengagement of said lug.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
A locking spring clip according to claim 1 wherein: said lug and said shoulder are substantially equal distant from said base.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
A locking spring clip according to claim 1 further comprising: means on said base for mounting said clip on an electrical connector.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
127 words
A locking spring clip for securing mating electrical connector members together in a locked condition, said clip comprising: an elongated piece of resilient metal folded upon itself to define a base with first and second spaced arms extending from opposite sides thereof in cantilever fashion, said first arm having a latching lug extending therefrom in a first direction away from the second arm and a stepped shoulder extending in a second opposite direction towards said first arm, said second arm having a length slightly greater than the length from the base to said shoulder, whereby in a latched condition said lug engages a rear surface of a mated connector member and said second arm is positioned beneath said shoulder to prevent the unintended disengagement of said lug.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
127 words
A locking spring clip for securing mating electrical connector members together in a locked condition, said clip comprising: an elongated piece of resilient metal folded upon itself to define a base with first and second spaced arms extending from opposite sides thereof in cantilever fashion, said first arm having a latching lug extending therefrom in a first direction away from the second arm and a stepped shoulder extending in a second opposite direction towards said first arm, said second arm having a length slightly greater than the length from the base to said shoulder, whereby in a latched condition said lug engages a rear surface of a mated connector member and said second arm is positioned beneath said shoulder to prevent the unintended disengagement of said lug.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
A locking spring clip according to claim 4 wherein: said latching lug and said shoulder are substantially equal distance from said base.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
A locking spring clip according to claim 4 further comprising: mounting means associated with said base for mounting said clip on an electrical connector.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-03-15 | 1989-09-14 | 1990-03-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
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