US4988309A
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Electrical connector cover
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1990-03-08
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Granted: 1991-01-29
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Expires: 2010-03-08
Abstract
Abstract An automotive power plant has an electrically controlled transmission 12 which is connected to control modules by a wiring harness. The end of the wiring harness is attached to the transmission by an electrical connector which has a spring like thermoplastic cover which is secured to the insulator body of the electrical connector by a bayonet slot arrangement and which has an integral cable strap for securing an end of a convoluted conduit forming part of the wiring harness.
Inventors
- 👤 Jay H. Garretson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 10:47
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/46; H01R13/516
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
A thermoplastic electrical connector comprising: a dome having a rim which is adapted to be secured to another electrical connector member by a bayonet joint so that an interior space of the dome forms a chamber in combination with said another connector member, the dome being configured so that the electrical connector member acts as a tension spring which maintains the integrity of the bayonet joint when an upward force is applied to the dome by said another connector member, and the dome having a plurality of circumferential slots which are located between a peak of the dome and the rim.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
101 words
A thermoplastic electrical connector comprising: a dome having a rim which is adapted to be secured to another electrical connector member by a bayonet joint so that an interior space of the dome forms a chamber in combination with said another connector member, the dome being configured so that the electrical connector member acts as a tension spring which maintains the integrity of the bayonet joint when an upward force is applied to the dome by said another connector member, and the dome having a plurality of circumferential slots which are located between a peak of the dome and the rim.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The thermoplastic electrical connector member as defined in claim 1 wherein the dome has an inner and an outer set of circumferentially spaced arcuate slots.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
185 words
A thermoplastic cover for an electrical connector having a plurality of electric wires extending out of an end of an insulator body comprising: a dome having a rim which is adapted to be secured to the end of the insulator body so that an interior space of the dome forms a chamber for receiving the electric wires extending out of the end of the insulator body, and a transition channel section which is integrally attached to the dome at one end to form a transverse passage leading out of the interior space of the dome for the electric wires to exit the chamber, the rim having a plurality of circumferentially spaced lugs adapted to cooperate with J-shaped bayonet slots of the insulator body to secure the cover to the insulator body, and the dome having a plurality of circumferential slots which are located between a peak of the dome and the rim whereby the cover acts as a tension spring which retain the legs in detent portions of the J-shaped bayonet slots when an upward force is applied to the peak by the insulator body.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
185 words
A thermoplastic cover for an electrical connector having a plurality of electric wires extending out of an end of an insulator body comprising: a dome having a rim which is adapted to be secured to the end of the insulator body so that an interior space of the dome forms a chamber for receiving the electric wires extending out of the end of the insulator body, and a transition channel section which is integrally attached to the dome at one end to form a transverse passage leading out of the interior space of the dome for the electric wires to exit the chamber, the rim having a plurality of circumferentially spaced lugs adapted to cooperate with J-shaped bayonet slots of the insulator body to secure the cover to the insulator body, and the dome having a plurality of circumferential slots which are located between a peak of the dome and the rim whereby the cover acts as a tension spring which retain the legs in detent portions of the J-shaped bayonet slots when an upward force is applied to the peak by the insulator body.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The thermoplastic cover as defined in claim 3 wherein the dome has an inner and an outer set of circumferentially spaced arcuate slots.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
40 words
The thermoplastic cover as defined in claim 3 wherein the transition channel extends outwardly of the dome to provide a handle for rotating the cover and the lugs into and out of the detent portions of the J-shaped bayonet slots.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
40 words
The thermoplastic cover as defined in claim 4 wherein the transition channel extends outwardly of the dome to provide a handle for rotating the cover and the lugs into and out of the detent portions of the J-shaped bayonet slots.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
43 words
The thermoplastic cover as defined in claim 4 wherein the peak of the dome has an access hole for tightening down a bolt housed in a tower portion of the insulator body which applies an upward force to the peak of the dome.
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) | 1994-01-28 | 1994-07-30 | 1995-01-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-01-28 | 1998-07-30 | 1999-01-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2002-01-28 | 2002-07-30 | 2003-01-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |