US5525064A
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Connector with molded stud(s) and insulated nuts
Assignee: Teledyne Technologies Inc
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Filing: 1995-01-19
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Granted: 1996-06-11
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Expires: 2015-01-19
Abstract
Abstract A stackable connector for connecting the conductors of stacked substrates such as printed circuit boards is provided. The connector includes an elongated connector body having a plurality of electrical contacts allowing electrical signals to be passed between the stacked substrates. The connector also includes a plurality of threaded studs and non-conductive nuts allowing the connector body to be securely fastened between the stacked substrates without creating unwanted electrical connections between or within the stacked substrates. The connector also functions as a means for positioning or locating adjacent substrates.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas E. Mowry
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 08:05
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R12/00; H01R12/70; H01R12/71; H01R12/712; H01R12/714; H01R12/7005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
180 words
An electrical connector for connecting a first substrate having electrical contacts with a second substrate having electrical contacts, including: an elongated insulator block having a first side and a second side; contact means for establishing a plurality of electrical signal paths between said first side and said second side of said insulator block; a plurality of threaded studs extending from said first side of said insulator block; a plurality of threaded studs extending from said second side of said insulator block; a first plurality of insulated nuts, each said nut threadably engagable with a respective stud extending from said first side to hold said first substrate against said first side of said insulator block to establish electrical communication between said electrical contacts on said first substrate and said contact means; and a second plurality of insulated nuts, each said nut threadably engagable with a respective stud extending from said second side to hold said second substrate against said second side of said insulator block to establish electrical communication between said electrical contacts on said second substrate and said contact means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
180 words
An electrical connector for connecting a first substrate having electrical contacts with a second substrate having electrical contacts, including: an elongated insulator block having a first side and a second side; contact means for establishing a plurality of electrical signal paths between said first side and said second side of said insulator block; a plurality of threaded studs extending from said first side of said insulator block; a plurality of threaded studs extending from said second side of said insulator block; a first plurality of insulated nuts, each said nut threadably engagable with a respective stud extending from said first side to hold said first substrate against said first side of said insulator block to establish electrical communication between said electrical contacts on said first substrate and said contact means; and a second plurality of insulated nuts, each said nut threadably engagable with a respective stud extending from said second side to hold said second substrate against said second side of said insulator block to establish electrical communication between said electrical contacts on said second substrate and said contact means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
59 words
A connector as recited in claim 1 wherein the means for establishing electrical signal paths further comprises a plurality of spring contacts mounted to said insulator block, each said spring contact having a first contact end extending from said first side of said insulator block and a second contact end extending from said second side of said insulator block.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
A connector as recited in claim 1 wherein said insulator block is integrally connected with each said threaded stud.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
A connector as recited in claim 1 wherein said insulated nuts are formed as finger nuts.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
A connector as recited in claim 1 wherein said insulated nuts are captive nuts.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
141 words
An electrical connector for connecting a first substrate having electrical contacts with a second substrate having electrical contacts, which comprises: an elongated insulator block having a first side and a second side; contact means for establishing a plurality of electrical signal paths between said first side and said second side of said insulator block; means for mounting said second side of said insulator block to said second substrate to establish electrical communication between said electrical contacts of said second substrate and said contact means; a plurality of threaded studs extending from said second side; and a plurality of insulated nuts, each said nut threadably engagable with a respective stud to hold said first substrate between said stud and said first side of said insulator block to establish electrical communication between said electrical contacts of said second substrate and said contact means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
141 words
An electrical connector for connecting a first substrate having electrical contacts with a second substrate having electrical contacts, which comprises: an elongated insulator block having a first side and a second side; contact means for establishing a plurality of electrical signal paths between said first side and said second side of said insulator block; means for mounting said second side of said insulator block to said second substrate to establish electrical communication between said electrical contacts of said second substrate and said contact means; a plurality of threaded studs extending from said second side; and a plurality of insulated nuts, each said nut threadably engagable with a respective stud to hold said first substrate between said stud and said first side of said insulator block to establish electrical communication between said electrical contacts of said second substrate and said contact means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
45 words
A connector as recited in claim 6 wherein said means for establishing electrical signal paths further comprises a plurality of spring contacts mounted to said insulator block, each said spring contact having a first contact end extending from said first side of said insulator block.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
28 words
A connector as recited in claim 6 wherein the means for mounting said second side to said second substrate includes soldering said first side to said first substrate.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
A connector as recited in claim 1 wherein said insulator block is integrally connected with each said threaded stud.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
16 words
A connector as recited in claim 6 wherein said insulated nuts are formed as finger nuts.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
14 words
A connector as recited in claim 6 wherein said insulated nuts are captive nuts.
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