US5480322A
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Multi-pole connector
Assignee: Yazaki Corp
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Filing: 1994-01-25
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Granted: 1996-01-02
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Expires: 2014-01-25
Abstract
Abstract To provide a multi-pole connector in which projected male connectors are protected from interference from the outside, and a smooth fitting of the connectors can be achieved. In the multi-pole connector, male connectors are mounted on one frame in such a manner that the male connectors are projected from the frame, and female connectors for the male connectors are mounted on the other frame. Connector-protecting ribs are formed at a peripheral portion of the one frame, and are projected to a height equal to or higher than a height of distal ends of the male connectors, and rib reception guides for the ribs are formed on the other frame.
Inventors
- 👤 Takashi Ishii
- 👤 Tamio Watanabe
- 👤 Toru Nagano
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 00:47
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/62; H01R13/621; H01R13/6215; H01R13/46; H01R13/516; H01R13/518; H01R13/502; H01R13/506
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
162 words
A multi-pole connector assembly comprising: a first frame accommodating a plurality of male connectors in such a manner that the male connectors project from the first frame in a forward direction, each of said male connectors including a discrete housing receiving and retaining a plurality of male terminals; a second frame accommodating a plurality of female connectors, for respective engagement with the male connectors, each of said female connectors including a discrete housing with a plurality of female terminals; a rib disposed on one of said first frame and said second frame; a rib reception guide provided on another of said first and second frames for receiving said rib; and connecting means for connecting said first and second frames to each other, wherein the rib reception guide is formed by extending an outer wall of the second frame to a height substantially half of that of the second frame and by a bottom wall which is formed integrally with the outer wall.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
162 words
A multi-pole connector assembly comprising: a first frame accommodating a plurality of male connectors in such a manner that the male connectors project from the first frame in a forward direction, each of said male connectors including a discrete housing receiving and retaining a plurality of male terminals; a second frame accommodating a plurality of female connectors, for respective engagement with the male connectors, each of said female connectors including a discrete housing with a plurality of female terminals; a rib disposed on one of said first frame and said second frame; a rib reception guide provided on another of said first and second frames for receiving said rib; and connecting means for connecting said first and second frames to each other, wherein the rib reception guide is formed by extending an outer wall of the second frame to a height substantially half of that of the second frame and by a bottom wall which is formed integrally with the outer wall.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
A multi-pole connector assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein a height of the rib is not less than a height of the plurality of male connectors and said forward direction is a direction of insertion of said male connectors into said female connectors.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
46 words
A multi-pole connector assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein a distal end of the rib projects slightly beyond a distal end of the male connectors and an outer surface of the rib is disposed radially outwardly of a side surface of an adjacent male connector.
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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) | 1999-01-01 | 1999-07-03 | 2000-01-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2003-01-01 | 2003-07-03 | 2004-01-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2007-01-01 | 2007-07-03 | 2008-01-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |