US4871320A
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Pin holder
Assignee: FCI Americas Technology LLC
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Filing: 1988-10-06
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Granted: 1989-10-03
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Expires: 2008-10-06
Abstract
Abstract A pin holder for a separable electronic plug connection wherein a number of resilient lips are formed on the holder. The lips are provided at their free ends with an inwardly protruding hook-shaped part. The pin holder has a pin carrier located therein. The pin carrier has outwardly, directed protruding parts formed thereon which, in the assembled state, engage behind the hook shaped parts which have been provided with obliquely running contact surfaces. At least one shoulder inside the holder preferably forms stop means. The pin holder is further provided with openings in an intermediate wall through which pins can extend.
Inventors
- 👤 Bob Mouissie
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 14:20
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R9/00; H01R13/00; H01R13/46; H01R13/502; H01R13/506
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
175 words
A pin holder for a separable electronic plug connection, comprising a holder having located therein a pin carrier provided with a plurality of pins and an intermediate wall which is provided with openings through which the pins extend, said pin carrier detachably fixed in the holder by means of fixing elements, said fixing elements having a plurality of resilient lips which are formed on the holder and are provided at their free ends with inwardly protruding hook-shaped parts, and further including outwardly directed protruding parts which are formed on the pin carrier and, in the assembled state, engage behind the hook-shaped parts, said hook-shaped parts being provided with obliquely running contact surfaces which can interact with said protruding parts in such a way that, when the pin carrier is pushed into the holder, the resilient lips are initially pushed away sideways and thereafter, due to their spring force, engage with their hook-shaped parts behind the protruding parts, said holder further including stopping means to prevent the pin carrier from being pushed further into the holder.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
175 words
A pin holder for a separable electronic plug connection, comprising a holder having located therein a pin carrier provided with a plurality of pins and an intermediate wall which is provided with openings through which the pins extend, said pin carrier detachably fixed in the holder by means of fixing elements, said fixing elements having a plurality of resilient lips which are formed on the holder and are provided at their free ends with inwardly protruding hook-shaped parts, and further including outwardly directed protruding parts which are formed on the pin carrier and, in the assembled state, engage behind the hook-shaped parts, said hook-shaped parts being provided with obliquely running contact surfaces which can interact with said protruding parts in such a way that, when the pin carrier is pushed into the holder, the resilient lips are initially pushed away sideways and thereafter, due to their spring force, engage with their hook-shaped parts behind the protruding parts, said holder further including stopping means to prevent the pin carrier from being pushed further into the holder.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
A pin holder according to claim 1, wherein the resilient lips are formed by wall parts of the holder, which are limited by means of slits made in the wall of the holder.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
A pin holder according to claim 1, wherein said stopping means are formed by at least one shoulder inside the holder, formed on the wall of said holder, against which shoulder the upper side of the pin carrier bears.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
A pin holder according to claim 1, wherein the intermediate wall is interrupted opposite the resilient lips.
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) | 1992-10-02 | 1993-04-03 | 1993-10-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-10-02 | 1997-04-03 | 1997-10-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-10-02 | 2001-04-03 | 2001-10-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |