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US5066246A
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Mounting bracket for an electrical connector
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1990-11-27
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Granted: 1991-11-19
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Expires: 2010-11-27
Abstract
Abstract A bracket for an electrical connector is disclosed wherein the bracket has a body defining an opening to accommodate a portion of the electrical connector and to which is fixedly attached a plurality of stud members. The stud members each have a head portion extending from one side of the bracket body, the head portion defining an internally threaded hole to accept a mounting or a holddown screw to attach the electrical connector portion to the bracket. Each stud member also has a threaded stud portion extending from an opposite side of the bracket body. These studs may be attached to a panel or to another connector by placing nuts or the like over the threaded stud portions.
Inventors
- 👤 James B. Jensik
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 20:13
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/62; H01R13/621; H01R13/6215; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49002; Y10T29/49117; Y10T29/49124; Y10T29/49147
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
100 words
A mounting bracket for an electrical connector comprising: (a) a bracket body defining an opening to accommodate at least a portion of the electrical connector; and, (b) a plurality of stud members non-removably and non-rotatably attached to the bracket body, each stud member comprising: (i) a head portion extending from one side of the bracket body, the head portion defining an internally threaded hole to threadingly accept a mounting screw to attach the electrical connector to the bracket; and (ii) a threaded stud portion extending from an opposite side of the bracket body, the stud portion having external threads thereon.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
100 words
A mounting bracket for an electrical connector comprising: (a) a bracket body defining an opening to accommodate at least a portion of the electrical connector; and, (b) a plurality of stud members non-removably and non-rotatably attached to the bracket body, each stud member comprising: (i) a head portion extending from one side of the bracket body, the head portion defining an internally threaded hole to threadingly accept a mounting screw to attach the electrical connector to the bracket; and (ii) a threaded stud portion extending from an opposite side of the bracket body, the stud portion having external threads thereon.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The bracket according to claim 1 wherein the configuration of the opening is substantially rectangular.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The bracket according to claim 1 wherein the configuration of the opening is generally trapezoidal.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The bracket according to claim 1 further comprising at least one flange portion extending from and generally perpendicular to the bracket body.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The bracket according to claim 4 wherein the flange portion extends along substantially the entire length of the bracket body.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
191 words
A method of attaching an electrical connector to a panel comprising the steps of: (a) providing a mounting bracket comprising: (i) a bracket body defining an opening to accommodate at least least a portion of the electrical connector; and, (ii) a plurality of stud member non-removably and non-rotatably attached to the bracket body, each stud member comprising: (a) a head portion extending from one side of the bracket body, the head portion defining an internally threaded hole to threadingly accept a mounting screw to attach the electrical connector to the bracket; (b) a threaded stud portion extending from an opposite side of the bracket body, the head portion defining an internally threaded hole to threadingly accept a mounting screw to attach the electrical connector to the bracket; (b) attaching the mounting bracket to the panel by inserting the threaded stud portions through openings defined by the panel and placing nut members on the threaded stud members; (c) placing the electrical connector in operative relationship with the mounting bracket; and, (d) attaching the electrical connector to the mounting bracket by threaded fasteners extending into the internally threaded holes in the head portion.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
191 words
A method of attaching an electrical connector to a panel comprising the steps of: (a) providing a mounting bracket comprising: (i) a bracket body defining an opening to accommodate at least least a portion of the electrical connector; and, (ii) a plurality of stud member non-removably and non-rotatably attached to the bracket body, each stud member comprising: (a) a head portion extending from one side of the bracket body, the head portion defining an internally threaded hole to threadingly accept a mounting screw to attach the electrical connector to the bracket; (b) a threaded stud portion extending from an opposite side of the bracket body, the head portion defining an internally threaded hole to threadingly accept a mounting screw to attach the electrical connector to the bracket; (b) attaching the mounting bracket to the panel by inserting the threaded stud portions through openings defined by the panel and placing nut members on the threaded stud members; (c) placing the electrical connector in operative relationship with the mounting bracket; and, (d) attaching the electrical connector to the mounting bracket by threaded fasteners extending into the internally threaded holes in the head portion.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
200 words
A method of attaching an electrical connector to a panel comprising the steps of: (a) providing a mounting bracket comprising: (i) a bracket body defining an opening to accommodate at least a portion of the electrical connector; and, (ii) a plurality of stud member non-removably and non-rotatably attached to the bracket body, each stud member comprising: (a) a head portion extending from one side of the bracket body, the head portion defining an internally threaded hole to threadingly accept a mounting screw to attach the electrical connector to the bracket; and (b) a threaded stud portion extending from an opposite side of the bracket body, the stud portion having external threads and a length sufficient to pass through the panel so as to enable nuts threaded onto the stud portion to attach the bracket to the panel; (b) placing the electrical connector in operative relationship with the mounting bracket; (c) attaching the electrical connector to the mounting bracket by threaded fasteners extending into the internally threaded holes in the head portion; (d) attaching the mounting bracket to the panel by inserting the threaded stud portions through openings defined by the panel and placing nut members on the threaded stud members.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
200 words
A method of attaching an electrical connector to a panel comprising the steps of: (a) providing a mounting bracket comprising: (i) a bracket body defining an opening to accommodate at least a portion of the electrical connector; and, (ii) a plurality of stud member non-removably and non-rotatably attached to the bracket body, each stud member comprising: (a) a head portion extending from one side of the bracket body, the head portion defining an internally threaded hole to threadingly accept a mounting screw to attach the electrical connector to the bracket; and (b) a threaded stud portion extending from an opposite side of the bracket body, the stud portion having external threads and a length sufficient to pass through the panel so as to enable nuts threaded onto the stud portion to attach the bracket to the panel; (b) placing the electrical connector in operative relationship with the mounting bracket; (c) attaching the electrical connector to the mounting bracket by threaded fasteners extending into the internally threaded holes in the head portion; (d) attaching the mounting bracket to the panel by inserting the threaded stud portions through openings defined by the panel and placing nut members on the threaded stud members.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
155 words
A method of attaching first and second electrical connectors together comprising the steps of: (a) providing a mounting bracket comprising: (i) a bracket body defining an opening to accommodate at least a portion of the first electrical connector; and, (ii) a plurality of stud member non-removably and non-rotatably attached to the bracket body, each stud member comprising: (a) a head portion extending from one side of the bracket body, the head portion defining an internally threaded hole to threadingly accept a mounting screw; and (b) a threaded stud portion extending from an opposite side of the bracket body, the stud portion having external threads; (b) attaching the mounting bracket to the first connector by nut means threaded onto the stud portions; (c) placing the first and second electrical connectors in mating relationship; and, (d) attaching the second electrical connector to the mounting bracket by threaded fasteners inserted into the head portions of the stud members.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
155 words
A method of attaching first and second electrical connectors together comprising the steps of: (a) providing a mounting bracket comprising: (i) a bracket body defining an opening to accommodate at least a portion of the first electrical connector; and, (ii) a plurality of stud member non-removably and non-rotatably attached to the bracket body, each stud member comprising: (a) a head portion extending from one side of the bracket body, the head portion defining an internally threaded hole to threadingly accept a mounting screw; and (b) a threaded stud portion extending from an opposite side of the bracket body, the stud portion having external threads; (b) attaching the mounting bracket to the first connector by nut means threaded onto the stud portions; (c) placing the first and second electrical connectors in mating relationship; and, (d) attaching the second electrical connector to the mounting bracket by threaded fasteners inserted into the head portions of the stud members.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
141 words
An electrical connector assembly comprising: (a) first and second electrical connectors; (b) a mounting bracket operatively associated with the first and second electrical connectors comprising: (i) a bracket body defining an opening to accommodate at least a portion of the first electrical connector; and, (ii) a plurality of stud members non-removably and non-rotatably attached to the bracket body, each stud member comprising: (a) a head portion extending from one side of the bracket body, the head portion defining an internally threaded hole to threadingly accept a mounting screw; and (b) a threaded stud portion extending from an opposite side of the bracket body, the stud portion having external threads; (c) first means to attach the threaded stud portions to the first electrical connector; and, (d) second means to attach the second electrical connector to the head portions of the stud members.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
141 words
An electrical connector assembly comprising: (a) first and second electrical connectors; (b) a mounting bracket operatively associated with the first and second electrical connectors comprising: (i) a bracket body defining an opening to accommodate at least a portion of the first electrical connector; and, (ii) a plurality of stud members non-removably and non-rotatably attached to the bracket body, each stud member comprising: (a) a head portion extending from one side of the bracket body, the head portion defining an internally threaded hole to threadingly accept a mounting screw; and (b) a threaded stud portion extending from an opposite side of the bracket body, the stud portion having external threads; (c) first means to attach the threaded stud portions to the first electrical connector; and, (d) second means to attach the second electrical connector to the head portions of the stud members.
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