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Electrical connector support
Assignee: AMP Italia SpA
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Filing: 1989-05-26
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Granted: 1991-02-26
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Expires: 2009-05-26
Abstract
Abstract The present invention is directed to a connector support system which utilizes an interlocking mechanism. More particularly, such connector support has, along one surface thereof, a plurality of parallel ribs which are adapted to slidably engage a plurality of parallel slots in the side of a connector housing, and means for latching same to the housing. This system allows for the flexibility of interchangeability between the connector housing and support. For example, one side of said support is identical for all embodiments thereof, while the opposite side is unique by means which permit joining of said support to a board or other connection means.
Inventors
- 👤 Mario Casagrande
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 20:34
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/62; H01R13/627; H01R13/6271
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
An electrical connector adapted to be secured to a surface such as a mounting board or connection support, wherein said connector comprises a housing with at least one major face, one or a row of elongate cavities therein opening to a cover receiving end and a mating end, and a contact member for each said cavity for terminating a conductor, including the provision of a support having means for slidably engaging said major face, and one or more flexible arms, each said arm for engaging the housing through a respective opening along a shoulder portion of said major face adjacent said cover receiving end.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
An electrical connector adapted to be secured to a surface such as a mounting board or connection support, wherein said connector comprises a housing with at least one major face, one or a row of elongate cavities therein opening to a cover receiving end and a mating end, and a contact member for each said cavity for terminating a conductor, including the provision of a support having means for slidably engaging said major face, and one or more flexible arms, each said arm for engaging the housing through a respective opening along a shoulder portion of said major face adjacent said cover receiving end.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The electrical connector and support according to claim 1, wherein the means for slidably engaging said housing and said support comprise a plurality of complementary grooves and ribs.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
The electrical connector and support according to claim 1, wherein said support includes a face which lies adjacent to said major face in supporting engagement, and that said flexible arms are angled away from the plane formed by said support face.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The electrical connector and support according to claim 1, wherein means are provided on said support for engagement with a suitable mounting board.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The electrical connector and support according to claim 3, wherein means are provided on said support for engagement with a suitable mounting board.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1994-02-25 | 1994-08-27 | 1995-02-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-02-25 | 1998-08-27 | 1999-02-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2002-02-25 | 2002-08-27 | 2003-02-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |