US5205759A
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Mount for a plug/socket combination
Assignee: Audi AG
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Filing: 1990-05-25
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Granted: 1993-04-27
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Expires: 2010-05-25
Abstract
Abstract A connector/socket combination to be installed in a motor vehicle. The combination includes a socket with a slot on two opposing sides thereof, a connector and a holder. The holder includes at least two webs for receiving the socket therebetween, and a projection on at least one end of the two webs. The webs are positioned within the slots of the socket and the projection engages the connector after the connector has been joined to the socket, whereby the socket and connector are immobilized by the holder.
Inventors
- 👤 Johann Haderer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 08:57
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/73; H01R13/74; H01R13/62; H01R13/639; H01R13/6395
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
100 words
A connector/socket combination to be installed in a motor vehicle comprising: a first element including a slot on two opposing sides thereof; a second element; and a holder, said holder including at least two webs for receiving the first element therebetween, and a projection extending from and perpendicular to at least one end of one of said at least two webs, said webs being positioned within said slots of said first element, said projection engaging said second element after said second element has been joined to said first element, whereby said first and second elements are immobilized by said holder.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
100 words
A connector/socket combination to be installed in a motor vehicle comprising: a first element including a slot on two opposing sides thereof; a second element; and a holder, said holder including at least two webs for receiving the first element therebetween, and a projection extending from and perpendicular to at least one end of one of said at least two webs, said webs being positioned within said slots of said first element, said projection engaging said second element after said second element has been joined to said first element, whereby said first and second elements are immobilized by said holder.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The holder according to claim 1, wherein said projection points in the direction toward said second element.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The holder according to claim 1, wherein said first element includes a cable, said projection pointing in the direction away from said cable.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The connector/socket combination according to claim 1, wherein said first element is the socket and said second element is the connector.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
The connector/socket combination according to claim 1, wherein said second element includes a surface projecting from a side and perpendicular to a front face thereof, said surface contacting said holder projection.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
35 words
The connector/socket combination according to claim 1, wherein one of said at least two webs includes a step portion, and said first element slot includes a projecting means thereon for engaging said web step portion.
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) | 1996-04-26 | 1996-10-26 | 1997-04-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2000-04-26 | 2000-10-26 | 2001-04-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2004-04-26 | 2004-10-26 | 2005-04-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |