US4451107A
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High speed modular connector for printed circuit boards
Assignee: TE Connectivity Corp
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Filing: 1982-08-23
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Granted: 1984-05-29
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Expires: 2002-08-23
Abstract
Abstract Modular connector comprises a die cast zinc housing with die cast zinc terminals surrounded by nylon sleeves passing therethrough. Terminals may have right angles therein for connecting circuit boards at right angles such as daughter boards being connected to mother boards. Connectors are modular in form so that individual connectors may be assembled to a circuit board one at a time to form an assembly having varying impedance characteristics throughout its length. Modules providing solely for grounding or power transmission between boards may be provided.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank P. Dola
- 👤 John H. Lauterbach
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 04:34
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R12/00; H01R12/70; H01R12/71; H01R12/72; H01R12/73; H01R12/735; H01R12/737; H01R13/00; H01R13/648; H01R13/658; H01R13/6581
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
Electrical connector of the type comprising an electrically conductive housing having at least one row of passages therein, each passage extending between a first face and a second face of said housing, each connector further comprising a plurality of electrical terminals lying in respective passages, each terminal having a first end at said first face and a second end at said second face, each terminal being surrounded by a dielectric sleeve lying in the respective passage, said sleeves insulating said terminals from said housing, said connector being characterized in that said first face and said second face are substantially planar and lie in substantially perpendicular planes, said passages having substantially right angle bends therein, said sleeves and said terminals likewise having substantially right angle bends therein.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
Electrical connector of the type comprising an electrically conductive housing having at least one row of passages therein, each passage extending between a first face and a second face of said housing, each connector further comprising a plurality of electrical terminals lying in respective passages, each terminal having a first end at said first face and a second end at said second face, each terminal being surrounded by a dielectric sleeve lying in the respective passage, said sleeves insulating said terminals from said housing, said connector being characterized in that said first face and said second face are substantially planar and lie in substantially perpendicular planes, said passages having substantially right angle bends therein, said sleeves and said terminals likewise having substantially right angle bends therein.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
An electrical connector as in claim 1 characterized in that said housing is die cast metal.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
An electrical connector as in claim 1 characterized in that said dielectric sleeve is injection molded plastic.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
An electrical connector as in claim 1 characterized in that said terminals are die cast metal.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
An electrical connector as in claim 2 or claim 4 characterized in that said metal is zinc.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
An electrical connector as in claim 1 characterized in that said first end of said terminal is a pin which extends beyond said first face, said sleeve being flush with said first face.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
37 words
An electrical connector as in claim 6 characterized in that said second end of said terminal is a socket which is flush with said second face of said connector, said sleeve being flush with said second face.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1987-05-29 | 1987-11-28 | 1988-05-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-05-29 | 1991-11-28 | 1992-05-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-05-29 | 1995-11-28 | 1996-05-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |