US5338224A
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Labelling device for electrical terminal blocks
Assignee: Weidmueller Interface GmbH and Co KG
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Filing: 1992-12-28
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Granted: 1994-08-16
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Expires: 2012-12-28
Abstract
Abstract A labelling device for electrical terminal blocks is characterized by a unitary labelling element including a base portion which can be connected with the insulated body of the block and a tag portion connected with the base portion in a swingable manner via a strap hinge. When the tag portion is folded to the closed position, it is connected with the base portion via a pin and aperture press-fit connection. The labelling device can be manufactured in a simple manner with a narrow design and reliably retained in the closed position, whereby it also functions to cover the access openings of the terminal block.
Inventors
- 👤 Uwe Blanke
- 👤 Hans J. Kern
- 👤 Friedrich Schmidt
- 👤 Thomas Hanke
- 👤 Peter E. Murray
- 👤 Michael Schnatwinkel
- 👤 Manfred Wilmes
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 20:58
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R9/00; H01R9/22; H01R9/24; H01R9/26; H01R9/2683; H01R13/00; H01R13/46; H01R13/465; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/14; Y10T24/1402; Y10T24/141
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
180 words
A labelling device for an electrical terminal block, comprising (a) a base portion (1) including a plurality of prongs adapted for connection with an insulated body of the terminal block; (b) a hinge portion (2) integrally connected with said base portion; (c) a tag portion (3) integrally connected with said hinge portion for movement between open and closed positions via said hinge portion; (d) means (7, 8) on said base and tag portions, respectively, for retaining said tag portion in said closed position, whereby when a label is placed on said tag portion and said tag portion is arranged in its closed position, said tag portion displays the label adjacent a narrow top portion of the terminal block; e) wherein said base portion includes a lug (9) extending from a surface of said base portion opposite said prongs and containing an aperture (7); and f) wherein said tag portion includes a latch pin (8) projecting from a first recess (10), said pin engaging said aperture and said lug engaging said recess to retain said tag portion in the closed position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
180 words
A labelling device for an electrical terminal block, comprising (a) a base portion (1) including a plurality of prongs adapted for connection with an insulated body of the terminal block; (b) a hinge portion (2) integrally connected with said base portion; (c) a tag portion (3) integrally connected with said hinge portion for movement between open and closed positions via said hinge portion; (d) means (7, 8) on said base and tag portions, respectively, for retaining said tag portion in said closed position, whereby when a label is placed on said tag portion and said tag portion is arranged in its closed position, said tag portion displays the label adjacent a narrow top portion of the terminal block; e) wherein said base portion includes a lug (9) extending from a surface of said base portion opposite said prongs and containing an aperture (7); and f) wherein said tag portion includes a latch pin (8) projecting from a first recess (10), said pin engaging said aperture and said lug engaging said recess to retain said tag portion in the closed position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
A labelling device as defined in claim 1, wherein said hinge portion comprises a film hinge.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
A labelling device as defined in claim 1, wherein said tag portion includes longitudinal recesses (13) within side portions thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
A labelling device as defined in claim 1, wherein said tag portion includes label designation areas on at least one of a top surface and a bottom surface.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
A labelling device as defined in claim 1, wherein said tag portion includes means on at least one of a top surface and a bottom surface for receiving a label.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
40 words
A labelling device as defined in claim 1, and further comprising a plurality of integral laterally spaced labelling elements connected at the free ends of said tag portions thereof via a common strip (11) containing a removable tear strip (12).
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
A labelling device as defined in claim 6, wherein said common strip has at Least one label designation surface.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
A labelling device as defined in claim 1, wherein said base, hinge, and tag portions are formed of different raw materials.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
25 words
A labelling device as defined in claim 8, wherein said base and hinge portions are formed of a synthetic plastic material having a high elasticity.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
30 words
A labelling device as defined in claim 8, wherein said tag portion has an upper surface formed of a material having a high adhesion for retaining a print placed thereon.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
22 words
A labelling device as defined in claim 8, wherein a free end of said tag portion is formed of a brittle material.
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