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Communications connectors
Assignee: Molex Premise Networks Inc
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Filing: 1994-05-17
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Granted: 1996-04-02
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Expires: 2014-05-17
Abstract
Abstract A communications connector sub-assembly comprises a body (10) defining a plurality of parallel grooves (37) each receiving a jack contact (30). The body includes one or more insulation displacement connectors (14, 16) which have insulation displacement contacts (12) anchored therein. The insulation displacement contacts are connected to the jack contacts through a printed circuit board (24). The anchoring of the insulation displacement contacts in the body secures the PCB to the body to give a complete sub-assembly. Side walls (44) are provided to surround and protect free ends (36) of the jack contacts from mechanical damage.
Inventors
- 👤 Rowland S. White
- 👤 David E. Ivey
- 👤 Roy E. Mitchell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 21:55
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R4/00; H01R4/24; H01R4/2416; H01R4/242; H01R4/2425; H01R4/2429; H01R4/2433; H01R13/00; H01R13/46; H01R13/502; H01R13/506; H01R13/66; H01R13/665; H01R13/6658; H01R12/00; H01R12/70; H01R12/71; H01R12/712; H01R12/716; H01R13/514; H01R24/00; H01R24/60; H01R24/62; H01R24/64
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
182 words
A communications connector sub-assembly for use with a front body having a jack socket, the subassembly comprising: a body defining locations for receiving jack contacts, locations for receiving insulation displacement contacts, a location for receiving a printed circuit board and means defining a chamber for receiving the front body; a set of insulation displacement contacts arranged in said insulation displacement contact locations on said body; a set of jack contacts, each jack contact comprising a first end, a middle portion and a second end angled with respect to the middle portion, with the middle portion of each jack contact being arranged in said jack contact receiving locations on said body; and a printed circuit board retained in said printed circuit board location on said body; wherein the insulation displacement contacts and the first ends of the jack contacts are connected to the same side of the printed circuit board, the middle portions of said jack contacts extend substantially parallel to said printed circuit board, and said second ends of said jack contacts extend into said chamber defined by said chamber defining means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
182 words
A communications connector sub-assembly for use with a front body having a jack socket, the subassembly comprising: a body defining locations for receiving jack contacts, locations for receiving insulation displacement contacts, a location for receiving a printed circuit board and means defining a chamber for receiving the front body; a set of insulation displacement contacts arranged in said insulation displacement contact locations on said body; a set of jack contacts, each jack contact comprising a first end, a middle portion and a second end angled with respect to the middle portion, with the middle portion of each jack contact being arranged in said jack contact receiving locations on said body; and a printed circuit board retained in said printed circuit board location on said body; wherein the insulation displacement contacts and the first ends of the jack contacts are connected to the same side of the printed circuit board, the middle portions of said jack contacts extend substantially parallel to said printed circuit board, and said second ends of said jack contacts extend into said chamber defined by said chamber defining means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
62 words
The communications connector sub-assembly of claim 1, wherein each of said set of insulation displacement contacts includes at least one barb for retaining the insulation displacement contact in said insulation displacement contact locations on said body, and wherein said printed circuit board is retained in said body through the connection of said set of insulation displacement contacts to said printed circuit board.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The communications connector sub-assembly of claim 1, wherein the chamber defining means further comprises means for protecting mechanically said jack contacts.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The communications connector sub-assembly of claim 3, wherein said protecting means comprises walls on said body shielding free ends of said set of jack contacts.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
47 words
A communications connector assembly comprising at least one front body having a jack socket for receiving a plug and at least one sub-assembly according to claim 4, wherein said front body and the sub-assembly each include coacting elements for removably connecting the sub-assembly to the jacket socket.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
The connector assembly of claim 5, wherein said at least one front body having a jack socket forms a part of a wall plate.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
181 words
A communications connector assembly comprising: a sub-assembly including (i) a first body defining locations for receiving jack contacts, locations for receiving insulation displacement contacts, a location for receiving a printed circuit board, and a pair of walls laterally adjacent the remainder of the first body and defining a chamber, (ii) a set of insulation displacement contacts arranged in the insulation displacement contact locations, (iii) a set of jack contacts each comprising a first end, a middle portion arranged in said jack contact receiving locations, and a second end angled with respect to said middle portion and extending into said chamber, and (iv) a printed circuit board retained in said printed circuit board location on said first body, the first ends of the jack sockets and the insulation displacement contacts being connected to the printed circuit board; and a second body comprising at least one jack socket; wherein the first body and the second body further comprise means for removably engaging the at least one jack socket of said second body in said chamber laterally adjacent the remainder of said first body.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
181 words
A communications connector assembly comprising: a sub-assembly including (i) a first body defining locations for receiving jack contacts, locations for receiving insulation displacement contacts, a location for receiving a printed circuit board, and a pair of walls laterally adjacent the remainder of the first body and defining a chamber, (ii) a set of insulation displacement contacts arranged in the insulation displacement contact locations, (iii) a set of jack contacts each comprising a first end, a middle portion arranged in said jack contact receiving locations, and a second end angled with respect to said middle portion and extending into said chamber, and (iv) a printed circuit board retained in said printed circuit board location on said first body, the first ends of the jack sockets and the insulation displacement contacts being connected to the printed circuit board; and a second body comprising at least one jack socket; wherein the first body and the second body further comprise means for removably engaging the at least one jack socket of said second body in said chamber laterally adjacent the remainder of said first body.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
62 words
The communications connector assembly of claim 7, wherein each of said set of insulation displacement contacts includes at least one barb for retaining the insulation displacement contact in said insulation displacement contact locations on said body, and wherein said printed circuit board is retained in said body through the connection of said set of insulation displacement contacts to said printed circuit board.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1999-04-02 | 1999-10-02 | 2000-04-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2003-04-02 | 2003-10-02 | 2004-04-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2007-04-02 | 2007-10-02 | 2008-04-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |