US5580260A
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Plug-type connector
Assignee: TE Connectivity Solutions GmbH
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Filing: 1994-09-28
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Granted: 1996-12-03
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Expires: 2014-09-28
Abstract
Abstract A connector is provided having a pin plug with a plurality of first socket contacts for connection to system wires. The connector also has a mated socket plug with a plurality of second socket contacts for connection to system wires. The pin plug and socket plug can be coupled together for connecting the first and second socket contacts with pins secured in the pin plug. A short-circuit bridge is integrated in the socket plug for short-circuiting two of the second contacts when the pin plug and socket plug are uncoupled. An electrical filter component is integrated in the pin plug, the filter component being connected in series between one of the first socket contacts and a respective second socket contact upon coupling.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard Flieger
- 👤 Freddy D'Hulster
- 👤 Rony Van Houdenhove
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 12:21
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/648; H01R13/66; H01R13/719; H01R13/7197
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 22
Claim 1
Independent Claim
184 words
An electrical connector comprising: a pin plug having first electrically conductive socket contacts; a socket plug having second electrically conductive socket contacts, said socket plug being matable in a coupled condition with said pin plug to form a plug pair to conductively connect said first and second socket contacts; at least one resilient short-circuit bridge which short-circuits two of said second socket contacts when said pin plug is not coupled with said socket plug; a circuit-breaker element extending from said pin plug engaging said at least one short-circuit bridge, said circuit-breaker element canceling said short-circuit between said two socket contacts in said coupled condition; a plurality of electrically conductive contact pins arranged in at least one row secured in said pin plug and connected to said first socket contacts, said contact pins configured to be received by respective ones of second socket contacts in said coupled condition; and an electrically conductive filter component disposed in said pin plug connectable in series between one of said first socket contacts and one of said respective second socket contact in said coupled condition of said plug pair.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
184 words
An electrical connector comprising: a pin plug having first electrically conductive socket contacts; a socket plug having second electrically conductive socket contacts, said socket plug being matable in a coupled condition with said pin plug to form a plug pair to conductively connect said first and second socket contacts; at least one resilient short-circuit bridge which short-circuits two of said second socket contacts when said pin plug is not coupled with said socket plug; a circuit-breaker element extending from said pin plug engaging said at least one short-circuit bridge, said circuit-breaker element canceling said short-circuit between said two socket contacts in said coupled condition; a plurality of electrically conductive contact pins arranged in at least one row secured in said pin plug and connected to said first socket contacts, said contact pins configured to be received by respective ones of second socket contacts in said coupled condition; and an electrically conductive filter component disposed in said pin plug connectable in series between one of said first socket contacts and one of said respective second socket contact in said coupled condition of said plug pair.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
88 words
The electrical connector according to claim 1 wherein the plurality of contact pins comprises: a plurality of straight contact pins; and pair of angled contact pins, each angled contact pin having a pin portion and an angled portion, said angled pins being aligned 180° opposite each other so that said respective pin portions are oppositely directed, each angled portion being connected to an end of said component so that said pin portions are laterally offset from each other and arranged in a row with said straight contact pins.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
107 words
The electrical connector according to claim 1 wherein said pin plug is shaped generally cylindrically, said pin plug comprising: a face side at one end of said pin plug, said face side having an opening configured to receive said socket plug during coupling; a cable outlet side at an end opposite said face side; a first chamber shaped generally half-cylindrically near said cable outlet side which receives said component; a second chamber shaped generally half-cylindrically near said cable outlet side, said second chamber housing said first sockets contacts; a first closure cover closable over said first chamber; and a second closure cover closable over said second chamber.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
48 words
The electrical connector according to claim 3 further comprising: a trough-like portion in said first chamber, said trough-like portion configured to receive said filter component therein; at least one spring tab extending from the inside of said first closure cover, said spring tab for resiliently holding said component.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
62 words
The electrical connector according to claim 1 wherein said socket plug comprises: a socket contact housing; a cover cap in which said socket housing is insertable in a polarized fashion, said cover cap retaining said second socket contacts and each short-circuit bridge; and a closure plate axially slidable onto said cover cap to securing said socket contact housing within said cover cap.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
47 words
The electrical connector according to claim 5 further comprising: guide channels in said socket contact housing; and guide ribs on said cover cap engageable with said guide channels upon insertion of said socket contact housing into said cover cap, whereby said socket contacts are also thereby secured.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
37 words
The electrical connector according to claim 3 further comprising: a cross web integral to said second closure cover, said cross web securing said first sockets contacts in said pin plug when said second closure cover is closed.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
The electrical connector according to claim 1 wherein said component is a filter coil.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
169 words
An electrical connector comprising: a pin plug with a plurality of electrically conductive first socket contacts connectable to system wires; a socket plug with a plurality of electrically conductive second socket contacts connectable to system wires, said socket plug being coupleable with said pin plug to connect said first and second socket contacts; a short-circuit bridge disposed in the socket plug causing a short-circuit between two of said second socket contacts when said pin plug and socket plug are uncoupled; an electrical filter component disposed within the pin plug, the filter component being connected in series between one of said first socket contacts and one of said respective second socket contacts upon coupling; two straight pins to connect two said first contacts with two respective second socket contacts; a first angled pin to connect a first end of said filter component to one of said first socket contacts; and a second angled pin to connect a second end of said filter component to one of said second socket contacts.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
169 words
An electrical connector comprising: a pin plug with a plurality of electrically conductive first socket contacts connectable to system wires; a socket plug with a plurality of electrically conductive second socket contacts connectable to system wires, said socket plug being coupleable with said pin plug to connect said first and second socket contacts; a short-circuit bridge disposed in the socket plug causing a short-circuit between two of said second socket contacts when said pin plug and socket plug are uncoupled; an electrical filter component disposed within the pin plug, the filter component being connected in series between one of said first socket contacts and one of said respective second socket contacts upon coupling; two straight pins to connect two said first contacts with two respective second socket contacts; a first angled pin to connect a first end of said filter component to one of said first socket contacts; and a second angled pin to connect a second end of said filter component to one of said second socket contacts.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
30 words
The electrical connector according to claim 9 further comprising: a circuit-breaker element disposed on said pin plug which cancels said short-circuit when said pin plug and socket plug are coupled.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
14 words
The electrical connector according to claim 9 wherein said filter component is a coil.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
30 words
The electrical connector according to claim 9 wherein said pin plug comprises: a first chamber which holds said filter component; and a second chamber which holds said first socket contacts.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
27 words
The electrical connector according to claim 9 wherein the first and second angled pins are like parts being laterally offset and oppositely aligned within the pin plug.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
29 words
The electrical connector according to claim 9 wherein said short-circuit bridge has two resilient prongs, each said prong being biased to contact against one of said second socket contacts.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
56 words
The electrical connector according to claim 9 wherein said socket plug comprises: a socket contact housing which retains said second,socket contacts and each short-circuit bridge; a cover cap in which said socket housing is laterally insertable; and a closure plate axially slidable onto said cover cap to secure said socket contact housing within said cover cap.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
47 words
The electrical connector according to claim 15 further comprising: guide channels in said socket contact housing; and guide ribs on said cover cap engageable with said guide channels upon insertion of said socket contact housing into said cover cap, whereby said socket contacts are also thereby secured.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
27 words
The electrical connector according to claim 9 further comprising: a cross web disposed in said pin plug which secures said first socket contacts in said pin plug.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
137 words
An electrical connector for comprising: a pin plug having a plurality of electrically conductive pin contacts, said pin contacts connectable to system wires via electrically conductive first socket contacts; a socket plug matably coupleable with said pin plug, said socket plug having a plurality of electrically conductive second socket contacts engageable with said pin contacts; an electrical filter component disposed within said pin plug, said filter component being series connected between a one of said system wires and one of said pins; a short-circuit bridge in said socket plug which causes a short-circuit between two said second socket contacts when said pin plug and said socket plug are not coupled; and a tongue element disposed on said pin plug which deflects said short-circuit bridge when said pin plug and socket plug are coupled, canceling said short circuit.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
137 words
An electrical connector for comprising: a pin plug having a plurality of electrically conductive pin contacts, said pin contacts connectable to system wires via electrically conductive first socket contacts; a socket plug matably coupleable with said pin plug, said socket plug having a plurality of electrically conductive second socket contacts engageable with said pin contacts; an electrical filter component disposed within said pin plug, said filter component being series connected between a one of said system wires and one of said pins; a short-circuit bridge in said socket plug which causes a short-circuit between two said second socket contacts when said pin plug and said socket plug are not coupled; and a tongue element disposed on said pin plug which deflects said short-circuit bridge when said pin plug and socket plug are coupled, canceling said short circuit.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
106 words
The electrical connector according to claim 18 wherein said pin plug is shaped generally cylindrically, said pin plug comprising: a face side at one end of said pin plug, said face side having an opening configured to receive said socket plug during coupling; a cable outlet side at an end opposite said face side; a first chamber shaped generally half-cylindrically near said wiring cable outlet side to receive said component; a second chamber shaped generally half-cylindrically near said cable outlet side to house said first socket contacts; a first closure cover to close said first chamber; and a second closure cover to close said second chamber.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1999-12-03 | 2000-06-03 | 2000-12-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2003-12-03 | 2004-06-03 | 2004-12-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2007-12-03 | 2008-06-03 | 2008-12-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |