US4820191A
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Connection device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-11-06
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Granted: 1989-04-11
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Expires: 2007-11-06
Abstract
Abstract A connection device is provided including a housing with a chimney for inserting wires to be connected, extended inside the housing, and in which a catch is locked. A plug, having a slotted clip for gripping, pulling and stripping the wires by extrusion of their sheath between the catch and the clip, is driven into the housing. The clip is locked on the housing. The space between the clip and the catch is less than the diameter of the core of the wires.
Inventors
- 👤 Jacques Lacroix
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 14:06
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R11/00; H01R4/00; H01R4/24; H01R4/2491
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
222 words
A connection device for connecting at least two connecting sheathed wires each surrounded by an insulating sheath, comprising: a housing having an opening in which a passage is formed inserting an end portion of each of the sheathed wires; means for receiving said sheathed wire end portions in the housing; means adapted for being inserted into the housing transversely to the sheaths, having at least two slits for gripping the sheaths of the wires and pulling them inwardly and towards the bottom of the housing and adapted for cooperating with the sheathed wire reception means for stripping the wires longitudinally, characterized in that said means for gripping and pulling the sheaths comprises means for locking on the reception means, the reception means include means for locking to the housing, the bottom of the housing being stepped and having an abutment surface for cooperating with the gripping and pulling means carried by a plug having an end portion extending short of the gripping and pulling slits, of a section larger than said passage opening of the housing and wherein said plug includes a skirt having a section greater than a diameter of the opening of the housing, into which the plug is to be driven, the skirt being connected to a cap by a portion having a section less than said opening diameter.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
222 words
A connection device for connecting at least two connecting sheathed wires each surrounded by an insulating sheath, comprising: a housing having an opening in which a passage is formed inserting an end portion of each of the sheathed wires; means for receiving said sheathed wire end portions in the housing; means adapted for being inserted into the housing transversely to the sheaths, having at least two slits for gripping the sheaths of the wires and pulling them inwardly and towards the bottom of the housing and adapted for cooperating with the sheathed wire reception means for stripping the wires longitudinally, characterized in that said means for gripping and pulling the sheaths comprises means for locking on the reception means, the reception means include means for locking to the housing, the bottom of the housing being stepped and having an abutment surface for cooperating with the gripping and pulling means carried by a plug having an end portion extending short of the gripping and pulling slits, of a section larger than said passage opening of the housing and wherein said plug includes a skirt having a section greater than a diameter of the opening of the housing, into which the plug is to be driven, the skirt being connected to a cap by a portion having a section less than said opening diameter.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
30 words
The device as claimed in claim I, wherein: the means for receiving the end portions of the sheathed wires include a catch having an opening with a rounded lower edge.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein: the distance separating the wire reception means and the wire gripping and pulling means is less than the diameter of the core of the wires.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein: the insertion passage is extended inside the housing.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein: the housing and the plug each have a generally cylindrical shape.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
213 words
A connection device for connecting at least two connecting sheathed wires each surrounded by an insulating sheath, comprising a housing having an opening in which a passage is formed for inserting an end portion of each of the sheathed wires; means for receiving said sheathed wire end portions in the housing; means adapted for being inserted into the housing transversely to the sheaths, having at least two slits for gripping the sheaths of the wires and pulling them inwardly and towards the bottom of the housing and adapted for cooperating with the sheathed wire reception means for stripping the wires longitudinally, characterized in that said means for gripping and pulling the sheaths comprises means for locking on the reception means, the reception means include means for locking to the housing, the bottom of the housing being stepped and having an abutment surface for cooperating with the gripping and pulling means carried by a plug having an end portion extending short of the gripping and pulling slits, of a section larger than said passage opening of the housing and wherein said reception means include a catch with an opening and said gripping and pulling means include a clip with locking pins adapted for cooperating with the upper edge of the opening of the catch.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
213 words
A connection device for connecting at least two connecting sheathed wires each surrounded by an insulating sheath, comprising a housing having an opening in which a passage is formed for inserting an end portion of each of the sheathed wires; means for receiving said sheathed wire end portions in the housing; means adapted for being inserted into the housing transversely to the sheaths, having at least two slits for gripping the sheaths of the wires and pulling them inwardly and towards the bottom of the housing and adapted for cooperating with the sheathed wire reception means for stripping the wires longitudinally, characterized in that said means for gripping and pulling the sheaths comprises means for locking on the reception means, the reception means include means for locking to the housing, the bottom of the housing being stepped and having an abutment surface for cooperating with the gripping and pulling means carried by a plug having an end portion extending short of the gripping and pulling slits, of a section larger than said passage opening of the housing and wherein said reception means include a catch with an opening and said gripping and pulling means include a clip with locking pins adapted for cooperating with the upper edge of the opening of the catch.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
The device as claimed in claim 6, wherein: the catch is provided with at least one pin means for locking in a groove of the housing.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
The device as claimed in claim 7, wherein: said locking pins means extends in the space between the clip and the catch.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1992-04-10 | 1992-10-10 | 1993-04-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-04-10 | 1996-10-10 | 1997-04-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-04-10 | 2000-10-10 | 2001-04-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |