US4921430A
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Connector for the use of electronic parts
Assignee: Yamaichi Electronics Co Ltd
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Filing: 1989-09-13
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Granted: 1990-05-01
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Expires: 2009-09-13
Abstract
Abstract A connector for electronic parts has a plurality of electronic contacting pieces arranged on a connector body at very narrow spaces and in parallel relation with respect to one another. Each of the electric contacting pieces is provided with an insulation material attached on its outer surface facing an adjacent electric contacting piece, so that the insulation material will act to isolate adjacent electric contacting pieces. The electric contacting pieces are thus planted in the connector body without any other insulating substance than the insulation material disposed between the adjacent electric contacting pieces.
Inventors
- 👤 Noriyuki Matsuoka
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 22:50
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/02; H01R13/22; H01R13/24; H01R13/2442; H05; H05K; H05K7/00; H05K7/02; H05K7/10; H05K7/1053; H05K7/1061; H05K7/1069; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S439/00; Y10S439/931
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
A connector for connecting electronic devices, comprising: a connector body; and a plurality of electric contacts for arrangement in said connector body in parallel at relatively small intervals from each other, each said electric contact comprising: a supporting member; a resilient contact member cantilevered at one end thereof to said supporting member, said resilient contact member having a contact portion integral therewith on a free end thereof; a leg member extending from said supporting member; a first insulating material portion attached to one side surface of said supporting member; and a second insulating material portion attached to one side surface of said free end of said resilient contact member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
109 words
A connector for connecting electronic devices, comprising: a connector body; and a plurality of electric contacts for arrangement in said connector body in parallel at relatively small intervals from each other, each said electric contact comprising: a supporting member; a resilient contact member cantilevered at one end thereof to said supporting member, said resilient contact member having a contact portion integral therewith on a free end thereof; a leg member extending from said supporting member; a first insulating material portion attached to one side surface of said supporting member; and a second insulating material portion attached to one side surface of said free end of said resilient contact member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
The connector as set forth in claim 1, wherein: said one side surface of said supporting member and said one side surface of said free end of said resilient contact member are on the same side of said electric contact.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
The connector as set forth in claim 1, and further comprising: further insulating material portions attached to the side opposite said one side surface of, and at locations corresponding to, said first and second insulating material portions.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
53 words
The connector as set forth in claim 1, wherein: said resilient contact member has a free and uncovered portion on said one side surface thereof between said first insulating material portion at said free end and the point whereat said resilient contact member is cantilevered to said supporting member at said one end.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The connector as set forth in claim 1, wherein: an adhesive attaches the respective insulating material portions to their respective side surfaces.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
35 words
The connector as set forth in claim 1, wherein: said supporting member, resilient contact member and leg member of each electric contact are integral with each other and comprise metal stamped from a metal blank.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
42 words
The connector as set forth in claim 1, and further comprising: a third insulating material portion attached to said one side surface of said supporting member, wherein said first and third insulating material portions are at opposite ends of said supporting member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
38 words
The connector as set forth in claim 1, and further comprising: further insulating material portions attached to the side opposite said one side surface of, and at locations corresponding to, said first, second and third insulating material portions.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
85 words
An electric contact for use in a connector for connecting electronic devices, comprising: a supporting member; a resilient contact member cantilevered at one end thereof to said supporting member, said resilient contact member having a contact portion integral on a free end thereof; a leg member extending from said supporting member; a first insulating material portion attached to one side surface of said supporting member; and a second insulating material portion attached to one side surface of said free end of said resilient contact member.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
85 words
An electric contact for use in a connector for connecting electronic devices, comprising: a supporting member; a resilient contact member cantilevered at one end thereof to said supporting member, said resilient contact member having a contact portion integral on a free end thereof; a leg member extending from said supporting member; a first insulating material portion attached to one side surface of said supporting member; and a second insulating material portion attached to one side surface of said free end of said resilient contact member.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
42 words
The electric contact member as set forth in claim 9, wherein: said one side surface of said supporting member and said one side surface of said free end of said resilient contact member are on the same side of said electric contact.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
38 words
The electric contact as set forth in claim 9, and further comprising: further insulating material portions attached to the side opposite said one side surface of, and at locations corresponding to, said first and second insulating material portions.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
54 words
The electric contact as set forth in claim 9, wherein: said resilient contact member has a free and uncovered portion on said one side surface thereof between said first insulating material portion at said free end and the point whereat said resilient contact member is cantilevered to said supporting member at said one end.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
23 words
The electric contact as set forth in claim 9, wherein: an adhesive attaches the respective insulating material portions to their respective side surfaces.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
43 words
The electric contact as set forth in claim 9, and further comprising: a third insulating material portion attached to said one side surface of said supporting member, wherein said first and third insulating material portions are at opposite ends of said supporting member.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
39 words
The electric contact as set forth in claim 14, and further comprising: further insulating material portions attached to the side opposite said one side surface of, and at locations corresponding to, said first, second and third insulating material portions.
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