US4759721A
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Compliant press fit pin
Assignee: Osram Sylvania Inc
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Filing: 1987-02-20
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Granted: 1988-07-26
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Expires: 2007-02-20
Abstract
Abstract A press-fit electrical connector has a compliant portion formed of two, opposed, T shaped segments. The facing legs of the segments are offset from one another and their interior surfaces do not make contact when the segments are compressed by insertion into a hole.
Inventors
- 👤 James R. Moore
- 👤 Rhonda L. Nemcovsky
- 👤 Robert S. Orbanic
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 08:05
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R12/00; H01R12/50; H01R12/51; H01R12/55; H01R12/58; H01R12/585
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
80 words
An electrical connector comprising: a body having a longitudinal axis with first and second spaced apart, substantially rigid portions separated by and joined to a compliant portion having a given longitudinal length measured along said axis and formed to provide two oppositely disposed, substantially T shaped segments arrayed about said axis; said segments having leg portions which are offset from and not normally in contact with one another and bar portions whose outer surfaces, transverse to said axis, are arcuate.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
80 words
An electrical connector comprising: a body having a longitudinal axis with first and second spaced apart, substantially rigid portions separated by and joined to a compliant portion having a given longitudinal length measured along said axis and formed to provide two oppositely disposed, substantially T shaped segments arrayed about said axis; said segments having leg portions which are offset from and not normally in contact with one another and bar portions whose outer surfaces, transverse to said axis, are arcuate.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The electrical connector of claim 1 wherein said compliant portion has an arcuate surface along said longitudinal axis.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The electrical connector of claim 2 wherein said first and second portions are quadrangular in cross-section.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
The electrical connector of claim 3 wherein said connector is formed to be inserted into a plated-through-hole in a board having a given thickness and said given length is equal to said given thickness.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The electrical connector of claim 3 wherein said first and second portions are square in cross section.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
74 words
An electrical connector comprising: a body having a longitudinal axis with a first substantially rigid portion joined to a compliant portion having a given longitudinal length measured along said axis and formed to provide two oppositely disposed substantially T shaped segments arrayed about said axis; said segments having leg portions which are offset from and not normally in contact with one another and bar portions whose outer surfaces, transverse to said axis, are arcuate.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
74 words
An electrical connector comprising: a body having a longitudinal axis with a first substantially rigid portion joined to a compliant portion having a given longitudinal length measured along said axis and formed to provide two oppositely disposed substantially T shaped segments arrayed about said axis; said segments having leg portions which are offset from and not normally in contact with one another and bar portions whose outer surfaces, transverse to said axis, are arcuate.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
28 words
The electrical connector of claim 4 wherein said plated-through-hole has a given radius and said bar portion arcuate surfaces have a radius substantially equal to said given radius.
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) | 1991-07-26 | 1992-01-25 | 1992-07-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-07-26 | 1996-01-25 | 1996-07-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-07-26 | 2000-01-25 | 2000-07-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |