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US4932904A
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Connector for thin cartridge
Assignee: Hosiden Electronics Co Ltd
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Filing: 1989-03-30
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Granted: 1990-06-12
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Expires: 2009-03-30
Abstract
Abstract A connector for a thin cartridge is related. The connector has a first wall which holds contact members, and a second wall of which at least a portion is connected to the first wall. Only the first wall is inserted into the frame of the cartridge. The printed circuit board mounted on the cartridge is housed between the first wall and the second wall. The contact members held by the first wall come in contact with the terminals of the thin cartridge as a result of inserting the first wall into the frame of the cartridge.
Inventors
- 👤 Norio Ichitsubo
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 17:18
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R12/00; H01R12/50; H01R12/51; H01R12/70; H01R12/71; H01R12/72; H01R12/721; H01R12/75; H01R13/00; H01R13/648
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
193 words
In a connector to be used for a thin cartridge in which a printed circuit board provided at the tip surface thereof with terminals arranged in a pattern is mounted in a frame of the cartridge, said frame being provided at the tip thereof with an opening, and in which a space communicating with said opening is formed above said terminals, said connector comprising: a first wall adapted to be inserted into said space in said frame through said opening of said cartridge; a second wall of which at least a portion is connected to said first wall, said second wall being adapted to be located outside of said frame as covering said printed circuit board together with said first wall when said first wall is inserted into said space; contact members held by said first wall such that the contacts of said contact members are adapted to come in contact with said terminals as a result of inserting the first wall into the tip opening of the frame; and positioning means for accurately positioning said contact members and said terminals with respect to said first wall and said frame of said cartridge.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
193 words
In a connector to be used for a thin cartridge in which a printed circuit board provided at the tip surface thereof with terminals arranged in a pattern is mounted in a frame of the cartridge, said frame being provided at the tip thereof with an opening, and in which a space communicating with said opening is formed above said terminals, said connector comprising: a first wall adapted to be inserted into said space in said frame through said opening of said cartridge; a second wall of which at least a portion is connected to said first wall, said second wall being adapted to be located outside of said frame as covering said printed circuit board together with said first wall when said first wall is inserted into said space; contact members held by said first wall such that the contacts of said contact members are adapted to come in contact with said terminals as a result of inserting the first wall into the tip opening of the frame; and positioning means for accurately positioning said contact members and said terminals with respect to said first wall and said frame of said cartridge.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
53 words
A connector for a thin cartridge as set forth in claim 1, wherein the first wall and the second wall are provided between the lateral side ends thereof with a concave relief portion which may permit the lower wall of an edge frame of said cartridge surrounding the opening thereof to be fitted.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
42 words
A connector for a thin cartridge as set forth in claim 1, wherein the first wall is adapted to be fitted into a concave relief portion formed in the lateral wall portion of the edge frame surrounding the opening of the cartridge.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
A connector for a thin cartridge as set forth in claim 1, wherein the positioning means comprises follower members disposed on the first wall which are fitted to guides formed in the edge frame surrounding the opening of the cartridge.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
40 words
A connector for a thin cartridge as set forth in claim 2, wherein the positioning means comprises follower members disposed on the first wall which are fitted to guides formed in the edge frame surrounding the opening of the cartridge.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
40 words
A connector for a thin cartridge as set forth in claim 3, wherein the positioning means comprises follower members disposed on the first wall which are fitted to guides formed in the edge frame surrounding the opening of the cartridge.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
42 words
A connector for a thin cartridge as set forth in claim 1, wherein the positioning means comprises a groove formed in the first wall which is fitted to a vertical rib disposed on the edge frame surrounding the opening of the cartridge.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
42 words
A connector for a thin cartridge as set forth in claim 2, wherein the positioning means comprises a groove formed in the first wall which is fitted to a vertical rib disposed on the edge frame surrounding the opening of the cartridge.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
42 words
A connector for a thin cartridge as set forth in claim 3, wherein the positioning means comprises a groove formed in the first wall which is fitted to a vertical rib disposed on the edge frame surrounding the opening of the cartridge.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
205 words
In a connector to be used for a thin cartridge in which a printed circuit board provided at the tip surface thereof with terminals arranged in a pattern is mounted in a frame of the cartridge, said frame being provided at the tip thereof with an opening, and in which a space communicating with said opening is formed above said terminals, said connector comprising: a first wall adapted to be inserted into said space in said frame through said opening of said cartridge; a second wall of which at least a portion is connected to said first wall, said second wall being adapted to be located outside of said frame as covering said printed circuit board together with said first wall when said first wall is inserted into said space; contact members held by said first wall such that the contacts of said contact members are adapted to come in contact with said terminals; and positioning means for accurately positioning said contact members and said terminals with respect to said first wall and said frame of said cartridge, said positioning means comprises follower members disposed on the first wall which are fitted to guides formal in the edge frame surrounding the opening of the cartridge.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
205 words
In a connector to be used for a thin cartridge in which a printed circuit board provided at the tip surface thereof with terminals arranged in a pattern is mounted in a frame of the cartridge, said frame being provided at the tip thereof with an opening, and in which a space communicating with said opening is formed above said terminals, said connector comprising: a first wall adapted to be inserted into said space in said frame through said opening of said cartridge; a second wall of which at least a portion is connected to said first wall, said second wall being adapted to be located outside of said frame as covering said printed circuit board together with said first wall when said first wall is inserted into said space; contact members held by said first wall such that the contacts of said contact members are adapted to come in contact with said terminals; and positioning means for accurately positioning said contact members and said terminals with respect to said first wall and said frame of said cartridge, said positioning means comprises follower members disposed on the first wall which are fitted to guides formal in the edge frame surrounding the opening of the cartridge.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
53 words
A connector for a thin cartridge as set forth in claim 1, wherein the first wall and the second wall are provided between the lateral side ends thereof with a concave relief portion which may permit the lower wall of an edge frame of said cartridge surrounding the opening thereof to be fitted.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
42 words
A connector for a thin cartridge as set forth in claim 1, wherein the first wall is adapted to be fitted into a concave relief portion formed in the lateral wall portion of the edge frame surrounding the opening of the cartridge.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
207 words
In a connector to be used for a thin cartridge in which a printed circuit board provided at the tip surface thereof with terminals arranged in a pattern is mounted in a frame of the cartridge, said frame being provided at the tip thereof with an opening, and in which a space communicating with said opening is formed above said terminals, said connector comprising: a first wall adapted to be inserted into said space in said frame through said opening of said cartridge; a second wall of which at least a portion is connected to said first wall, said second wall being adapted to be located outside of said frame as covering said printed circuit board together with said first wall when said first wall is inserted into said space; contact members held by said first wall such that the contacts of said contact members are adapted to come in contact with said terminals; and positioning means for accurately positioning said contact members and said terminals with respect to said first wall and said frame of said cartridge, said positioning means comprises a groove formed in the first wall which is fitted to a vertical rib disposed on the edge frame surrounding the opening of the cartridge.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
207 words
In a connector to be used for a thin cartridge in which a printed circuit board provided at the tip surface thereof with terminals arranged in a pattern is mounted in a frame of the cartridge, said frame being provided at the tip thereof with an opening, and in which a space communicating with said opening is formed above said terminals, said connector comprising: a first wall adapted to be inserted into said space in said frame through said opening of said cartridge; a second wall of which at least a portion is connected to said first wall, said second wall being adapted to be located outside of said frame as covering said printed circuit board together with said first wall when said first wall is inserted into said space; contact members held by said first wall such that the contacts of said contact members are adapted to come in contact with said terminals; and positioning means for accurately positioning said contact members and said terminals with respect to said first wall and said frame of said cartridge, said positioning means comprises a groove formed in the first wall which is fitted to a vertical rib disposed on the edge frame surrounding the opening of the cartridge.
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) | 1993-06-11 | 1993-12-11 | 1994-06-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-06-11 | 1997-12-11 | 1998-06-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-06-11 | 2001-12-11 | 2002-06-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |