US4720277A
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Receptacle
Assignee: FCI Americas Technology LLC
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Filing: 1986-11-14
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Granted: 1988-01-19
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Expires: 2006-11-14
Abstract
Abstract A receptacle is disclosed which includes first and second rectangular frames each having a rectangular opening, so that a plug pin can be detachably inserted into the receptacle through the first rectangular frame. The first rectangular frame is connected to the second rectangular frame through a pair of leaf spring pieces. The pair of leaf spring pieces are inwardly curved toward each other so that the plug pin, when inserted into the receptacle, is electrically connected to the receptacle, and said plug pin is elastically retained between the inwardly curved portions of the leaf spring pieces.
Inventors
- 👤 Haruo Sakamoto
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 02:51
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/02; H01R13/10; H01R13/11; H01R13/113
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
A receptacle comprising: first and second rectangular frames each having a rectangular opening, so that a plug pin can be detachably inserted into the first frame through the rectangular opening; a pair of leaf spring pieces connecting the first frame to the second frame and arranged opposite each other between respective pairs of opposite sides of the rectangular first and second frames; and an external connection pin formed at one of the two opposite sides of the second frame such that it extends away from the first frame, in which said pair of leaf spring pieces are inwardly curved toward each other so that they can elastically retain said plug when the latter is inserted into said receptacle through said first frame, the opposite surfaces of said pair of leaf spring pieces being chamfered at their side edges.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
138 words
A receptacle comprising: first and second rectangular frames each having a rectangular opening, so that a plug pin can be detachably inserted into the first frame through the rectangular opening; a pair of leaf spring pieces connecting the first frame to the second frame and arranged opposite each other between respective pairs of opposite sides of the rectangular first and second frames; and an external connection pin formed at one of the two opposite sides of the second frame such that it extends away from the first frame, in which said pair of leaf spring pieces are inwardly curved toward each other so that they can elastically retain said plug when the latter is inserted into said receptacle through said first frame, the opposite surfaces of said pair of leaf spring pieces being chamfered at their side edges.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-01-18 | 1995-07-20 | 1996-01-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-01-18 | 1999-07-20 | 2000-01-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |