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US5169322A
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Receptacle header of low height for connector to multiple pins
Assignee: TE Connectivity Corp
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Filing: 1992-03-13
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Granted: 1992-12-08
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Expires: 2012-03-13
Abstract
Abstract An electrical connector (19) for mounting against a circuit board (13) comprises, an insulative strip (20), conductive sockets (21) in the strip (20), solder tabs (35) projecting from the sockets (21) and outwardly from a corresponding edge (29) of the strip (20), a bottom of the strip (20) serving as a first mounting surface for engagement against the circuit board (13), and the solder tabs (35) being adapted for being bent, first, in a direction toward the bottom of the strip, and then, to extend outwardly from the edge (29) at nearly the same level with the bottom, and the top (23) of the strip (20) serving as a second, alternative mounting surface for engagement with the circuit board (13).
Inventors
- 👤 Robert H. Frantz
- 👤 William J. Garver
- 👤 Benjamin H. Mosser, III
- 👤 Ronald M. Weber
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 09:36
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R12/00; H01R12/70; H01R12/71; H01R12/712; H01R12/716; H01R12/50; H01R12/51; H01R12/55; H01R12/58
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 22
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
An electrical connector for mounting against a circuit board having multiple holes, comprising: an insulative strip having multiple passages aligned with the holes, conductive sockets in the passages, solder tabs projecting from the sockets and outwardly from a corresponding edge of the strip, pedestals of the strip supporting the solder tabs nearly at a level with a top of the strip, the top serving as a first mounting surface for engagement against the circuit board, and the solder tabs being adapted for being bent, first, in a direction toward a bottom of the strip, and then, to extend outwardly from the edge of the strip at nearly the same level with the bottom when the solder tabs and the bottom are facing toward the circuit board, and the bottom serving as a second, alternative mounting surface for engagement with the circuit board.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
An electrical connector for mounting against a circuit board having multiple holes, comprising: an insulative strip having multiple passages aligned with the holes, conductive sockets in the passages, solder tabs projecting from the sockets and outwardly from a corresponding edge of the strip, pedestals of the strip supporting the solder tabs nearly at a level with a top of the strip, the top serving as a first mounting surface for engagement against the circuit board, and the solder tabs being adapted for being bent, first, in a direction toward a bottom of the strip, and then, to extend outwardly from the edge of the strip at nearly the same level with the bottom when the solder tabs and the bottom are facing toward the circuit board, and the bottom serving as a second, alternative mounting surface for engagement with the circuit board.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
An electrical connector as recited in claim 1, wherein, the sockets project outwardly from the bottom of the strip and are adapted for receipt in the holes when the solder tabs and the bottom are facing toward the circuit board.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
50 words
An electrical connector as recited in claim 1, and further comprising: channels recessed in the top of the strip and intersecting the openings, and the solder tabs being aligned by the channels to project outwardly from a corresponding edge of the strip and over surface conductors of the circuit board.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
43 words
An electrical connector as recited in claim 1, wherein, the channels are recessed in the corresponding edge of the strip, and being adapted to receive the tabs when the solder tabs have been bent in said direction toward the bottom of the strip.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
63 words
An electrical connector as recited in claim 1, wherein, the solder tabs intersect open ends of the sockets, the open ends of the sockets extend at a level no higher than the level of a top of the strip, and the pedestals are recessed from the top to support the solder tabs at a level no higher than the level of the top.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
128 words
An electrical connector, comprising: an insulative strip having multiple passages, sockets in the passages, solder tabs projecting from the sockets and outwardly from a corresponding edge of the strip, pedestals of the strip supporting the solder tabs nearly at a level with a top of the strip, the top serving as a first mounting surface for engagement against a circuit board, and the solder tabs being adapted for being bent, first, in a direction toward a bottom of the strip, and then, to extend outwardly from the edge of the strip at nearly the same level with the bottom when the solder tabs and the bottom are facing toward the circuit board, and the bottom serving as a second, alternative mounting surface for engagement with the circuit board.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
128 words
An electrical connector, comprising: an insulative strip having multiple passages, sockets in the passages, solder tabs projecting from the sockets and outwardly from a corresponding edge of the strip, pedestals of the strip supporting the solder tabs nearly at a level with a top of the strip, the top serving as a first mounting surface for engagement against a circuit board, and the solder tabs being adapted for being bent, first, in a direction toward a bottom of the strip, and then, to extend outwardly from the edge of the strip at nearly the same level with the bottom when the solder tabs and the bottom are facing toward the circuit board, and the bottom serving as a second, alternative mounting surface for engagement with the circuit board.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
41 words
An electrical connector as recited in claim 6, wherein, the sockets project outwardly from the bottom of the strip and are adapted for receipt in circuit board holes when the solder tabs and the bottom are facing toward the circuit board.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
50 words
An electrical connector as recited in claim 6, and further comprising: channels recessed in the top of the strip and intersecting the passages, and the solder tabs being aligned by the channels to project outwardly from a corresponding edge of the strip and over surface conductors of the circuit board.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
43 words
An electrical connector as recited in claim 6, wherein, the channels are recessed in the corresponding edge of the strip, and being adapted to receive the tabs when the solder tabs have been bent in said direction toward the bottom of the strip.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
63 words
An electrical connector as recited in claim 6, wherein, the solder tabs intersect open ends of the sockets, the open ends of the sockets extend at a level no higher than the level of a top of the strip, and the pedestals are recessed from the top to support the solder tabs at a level no higher than the level of the top.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
128 words
An electrical connector of low height, comprising: metal sockets having unitary solder tabs projecting from pin receiving, open top portions of the sockets; receptacle portions of the sockets depending from the open top portions; an insulative strip; multiple passages through the strip from a top of the strip to a bottom of the strip; and the sockets being received in the passages with the solder tabs of the sockets extending in recessed positions along the top of the strip and extending beyond corresponding edges of the strip for connection to circuit pads of a circuit board with the top of the strip facing the circuit board; and pedestals of the strip recessed in the top of the strip; said pedestals supporting the solder tabs in said recessed positions.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
128 words
An electrical connector of low height, comprising: metal sockets having unitary solder tabs projecting from pin receiving, open top portions of the sockets; receptacle portions of the sockets depending from the open top portions; an insulative strip; multiple passages through the strip from a top of the strip to a bottom of the strip; and the sockets being received in the passages with the solder tabs of the sockets extending in recessed positions along the top of the strip and extending beyond corresponding edges of the strip for connection to circuit pads of a circuit board with the top of the strip facing the circuit board; and pedestals of the strip recessed in the top of the strip; said pedestals supporting the solder tabs in said recessed positions.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
46 words
An electrical connector of low height as recited in claim 11, and further comprising: flanges on the top portions of the sockets, and casings in the passages encircling the top portions with interference fits, portions of the strip being sandwiched between the flanges and the casings.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
25 words
An electrical connector of low height as recited in claim 11, and further comprising: shrouds on the casings encircling the receptacle portions of the sockets.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
85 words
An electrical connector of low height as recited in claim 11, wherein, the solder tabs extending beyond the corresponding edges of the strip are adapted for being bent, first, in a direction toward the bottom of the strip, and then, in another direction for extending outwardly from the corresponding edges of the strip such that the solder tabs are adapted for connection to the pads of the circuit board with the bottom facing toward the circuit board instead of the top facing the circuit board.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
134 words
An electrical connector of low height, comprising: metal sockets having unitary solder tabs projecting from pin receiving, open top portions of the sockets with flanges on the top portions; receptacle portions of the sockets depending from the open top portions; an insulative strip; multiple passages through the strip from a top of the strip to a bottom of the strip; and the sockets being received in the passages with the solder tabs of the sockets extending along the top of the strip and extending beyond corresponding edges of the strip for connection to circuit pads of a circuit board with the top of the strip facing the circuit board; and casings in the passages encircling the top portions with interference fits; and portions of the strip being sandwiched between the flanges and the casings.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
134 words
An electrical connector of low height, comprising: metal sockets having unitary solder tabs projecting from pin receiving, open top portions of the sockets with flanges on the top portions; receptacle portions of the sockets depending from the open top portions; an insulative strip; multiple passages through the strip from a top of the strip to a bottom of the strip; and the sockets being received in the passages with the solder tabs of the sockets extending along the top of the strip and extending beyond corresponding edges of the strip for connection to circuit pads of a circuit board with the top of the strip facing the circuit board; and casings in the passages encircling the top portions with interference fits; and portions of the strip being sandwiched between the flanges and the casings.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
25 words
An electrical connector of low height as recited in claim 15, and further comprising: shrouds on the casings encircling the receptacle portions of the sockets.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
82 words
An electrical connector of low height as recited in claim 15, wherein, the solder tabs extending beyond the corresponding edges of the strip are adapted for being bent, first, in a direction toward the bottom of the strip, and then, in another direction for extending outwardly from the corresponding edges of the strip such that the solder tabs are adapted for connection to the circuit board with the bottom facing toward the circuit board instead of the top facing the circuit board.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
48 words
An electrical connector as recited in claim 15, wherein, channels are in the top of the strip and extend from the passages to the edges, pedestals project into the channels, and the solder tabs are supported against the pedestals to hold the sockets from movement along the passages.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1995-12-08 | 1996-06-08 | 1996-12-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1999-12-08 | 2000-06-08 | 2000-12-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2003-12-08 | 2004-06-08 | 2004-12-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |