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Programmable microcontroller microbus connector arrangement
Assignee: Honeywell Inc
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Filing: 1989-06-19
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Granted: 1990-11-06
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Expires: 2009-06-19
Abstract
Abstract A connector arrangement for an electronic controller includes a plurality of insulation displacement terminals. The connector has a body portion and cover portion. The cover portion includes tabs which will force a wire onto the insulation displacement terminal so that electrical connectors are made. In one embodiment, the connector is connected to a standard phone cable which, in turn, terminates in a modular phone plug.
Inventors
- 👤 Peter P. Payne
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 08:42
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R4/00; H01R4/24; H01R4/2416; H01R4/242; H01R4/2425; H01R4/2429
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
Control apparatus comprising: a pneumatic line; a bus comprising a plurality of insulated conductors, said bus extending in a direction generally parallel to said pneumatic line, said bus being continuously accessible for electrical connection; a connector including a body portion, a cover portion, a plurality of insulation displacement terminals supported in said body portion and engagement means carried by said cover portion, said insulated conductors of said bus being individually placed on said insulation displacement terminals, said engagement means being adapted to force said insulated conductors onto said insulation displacement terminals to displace insulation on said insulated conductors and to make electrical connections to said controller, said connector including means for capturing a portion of said line; and means connecting said controller to said connector.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
Control apparatus comprising: a pneumatic line; a bus comprising a plurality of insulated conductors, said bus extending in a direction generally parallel to said pneumatic line, said bus being continuously accessible for electrical connection; a connector including a body portion, a cover portion, a plurality of insulation displacement terminals supported in said body portion and engagement means carried by said cover portion, said insulated conductors of said bus being individually placed on said insulation displacement terminals, said engagement means being adapted to force said insulated conductors onto said insulation displacement terminals to displace insulation on said insulated conductors and to make electrical connections to said controller, said connector including means for capturing a portion of said line; and means connecting said controller to said connector.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
12 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 1 wherein: said pneumatic line is polyethylene.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 1 comprising: means integrally formed with said pneumatic line for carrying said bus,
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 3 wherein: said pneumatic line and said carrying means are of polyethylene.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 3 wherein: said connector further includes means for capturing a portion of said carrying means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 1 comprising: a tube integrally formed with said pneumatic line and having a longitudinal slot; said bus being carried in said tube.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 2 wherein: said connector further includes means for capturing a part of said tube.
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