US4734062A
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Electrical connector
Assignee: TE Connectivity Corp
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Filing: 1986-12-04
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Granted: 1988-03-29
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Expires: 2006-12-04
Abstract
Abstract An electrical connector for electrically connecting two conductors. More particularly, the conductor includes a C-shaped body member having parallel, inwardly facing channels for receiving conductors therein and a pair of toggle blocks pivotally joined together and each having outwardly facing channels along one side. The toggle blocks, having a combined width greater than the space between conductors positioned in the channels in the C-shaped body member, compress the conductors therein when forced into the body member.
Inventors
- 👤 Kazuhiro Goto
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 23:36
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R4/00; H01R4/28; H01R4/50; H01R4/5083
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
An electrical connector for electrically connecting two electrical conductors, said connector comprising: conductive, elongated, C-shaped body means having parallel, inwardly facing conductor-receiving channel means on each longitudinal side of and attached to intervening wall means; and a pair of conductive toggle block means pivotally joined together along one side and each having outwardly facing, conductor-receiving channel means along an opposite side, said toggle block means having a combined width greater than the space between conductors disposed in respective said channel means in said body means, said toggle block means adapted to be forced into said body means with said outwardly facing channel means facing and cooperating with respective said channel means is said body means to grip and electrically interconnect conductors which may be disposed therebetween.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
An electrical connector for electrically connecting two electrical conductors, said connector comprising: conductive, elongated, C-shaped body means having parallel, inwardly facing conductor-receiving channel means on each longitudinal side of and attached to intervening wall means; and a pair of conductive toggle block means pivotally joined together along one side and each having outwardly facing, conductor-receiving channel means along an opposite side, said toggle block means having a combined width greater than the space between conductors disposed in respective said channel means in said body means, said toggle block means adapted to be forced into said body means with said outwardly facing channel means facing and cooperating with respective said channel means is said body means to grip and electrically interconnect conductors which may be disposed therebetween.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The electrical connector of claim 1 wherein said toggle block means include spaced apart ears extending outwardly from said one side with holes therethrough for receiving hinge means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The electrical connector of claim 2 wherein said hinge means includes a pin received in said holes in said ears.
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) | 1991-03-29 | 1991-09-28 | 1992-03-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-03-29 | 1995-09-28 | 1996-03-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-03-29 | 1999-09-28 | 2000-03-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |