US5346414A
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Construction of rear holder for connector capable to be drawn out
Assignee: Yazaki Corp
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Filing: 1993-07-21
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Granted: 1994-09-13
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Expires: 2013-07-21
Abstract
Abstract A construction of a rear holder for a connector capable to be drawn out that comprises a connector housing, connector terminals and a rear holder accompanied with a means for pulling the rear holder out, the rear holder as a stopper for movement of the terminals being inserted into the housing from a opening behind and engaging with the housing by means of projections on the holder and holes in the upper wall of the housing, is characterised by a channel with a pit at the front bottom forming a supporter step for the means, which the means for pulling the rear holder out is easily inserted into.
Inventors
- 👤 Hitoshi Sakai
- 👤 Hitoshi Saitoh
- 👤 Osamu Sugiyama
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 16:08
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/40; H01R13/42; H01R13/436; H01R13/4367; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S439/00; Y10S439/94
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
A construction of a rear holder for a connector capable to be drawn out with help of means for pulling the rear holder out, said means having a shape of a bar with a tipped end, said rear holder as a stopper for movement of connector terminals being inserted into a connector housing from a opening behind and engaging with said housing by means-of at least a projection on-the holder and a hole in the upper wall of the housing, comprising a channel with a pit at the front bottom, said channel being scooped in the structure constituted with said upper wall and said rear holder from the back.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
109 words
A construction of a rear holder for a connector capable to be drawn out with help of means for pulling the rear holder out, said means having a shape of a bar with a tipped end, said rear holder as a stopper for movement of connector terminals being inserted into a connector housing from a opening behind and engaging with said housing by means-of at least a projection on-the holder and a hole in the upper wall of the housing, comprising a channel with a pit at the front bottom, said channel being scooped in the structure constituted with said upper wall and said rear holder from the back.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
51 words
A construction of a rear holder according to claim 1 wherein respective scooped depth of said channel except the pit in said upper wall and said rear holder being equal with each other and nearly equal with a half of the thickness of said means for pulling the rear holder out.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
A construction of a rear holder according to claim 1 wherein said channel being scooped only in said rear holder.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
A construction of a rear holder according to claim 1 wherein said channel except the pit being scooped only in said upper wall of the housing.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
A construction of a rear holder according to claim 1 wherein said channel having a sloped bottom surface to form a enlarged opening behind.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
38 words
A construction of a rear holder according to claim 1 wherein said channel being scooped near the engaging means of a projection on the holder and a hole in the upper wall when the engaging means being single.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
40 words
A construction of a rear holder according to claim 1 wherein said channel being scooped near center of any two adjacent engaging means of projections on the holder and holes in the upper wall when the engaging means being plural.
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) | 1997-09-12 | 1998-03-14 | 1998-09-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2001-09-12 | 2002-03-14 | 2002-09-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2005-09-12 | 2006-03-14 | 2006-09-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |