US5582523A
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Connector inspecting apparatus
Assignee: Sumitomo Wiring Systems Ltd
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Filing: 1995-03-06
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Granted: 1996-12-10
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Expires: 2015-03-06
Abstract
Abstract A connector inspecting apparatus includes (i) a connector receiving portion for holding a connector which is to be inspected and which has a terminal and (ii) an inspecting portion which has a detecting piece corresponding to the terminal, and which is arranged for inspecting the connector by moving the connector receiving portion and the inspecting portion toward/away from each other. At least one of the connector receiving portion and the inspecting portion is rotatably attached to a base. The other of the receiving portion and the inspecting portion is so guided as to be moved toward/away from the first. When either of the receiving or inspecting portions is rotated, such a rotational movement is converted into a sliding movement of the other portion. Accordingly, by rotating one of the portions, the connector can be inspected. This not only reduces the space required for installing the connector inspecting apparatus, but also facilitates the inspecting operation.
Inventors
- 👤 Michimasa Noro
- 👤 Takao Ito
- 👤 Shigeo Sato
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 19:52
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01R; G01R31/00; G01R31/50; G01R31/66; G01R31/68; G01R31/69
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
201 words
An electrical connector inspecting apparatus comprising: a base; a connector receiving portion for holding a connector to be inspected, the connector having at least one terminal; an inspecting portion disposed opposite to said connector receiving portion and having at least one detecting piece for contacting the at least one terminal of the connector to be inspected, said at least one detecting piece projecting toward said connector receiving portion; rotatable attaching means for attaching, to said base, said connector receiving portion in a manner rotatable around a predetermined axis; guide means for guiding movement of said inspecting portion with respect to said connector receiving portion such that said inspecting portion is movable toward or away from said connector receiving portion; and means for attaching said inspecting portion to said base such that said inspecting portion is slidable toward or away from said connector receiving portion said guide means guiding said inspecting portion to move toward said connector receiving portion when said connector receiving portion is rotated around said predetermined axis in a first direction, and to move away from said connector receiving portion when said connector receiving portion is rotated around said predetermined axis in a second direction opposite said first direction.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
201 words
An electrical connector inspecting apparatus comprising: a base; a connector receiving portion for holding a connector to be inspected, the connector having at least one terminal; an inspecting portion disposed opposite to said connector receiving portion and having at least one detecting piece for contacting the at least one terminal of the connector to be inspected, said at least one detecting piece projecting toward said connector receiving portion; rotatable attaching means for attaching, to said base, said connector receiving portion in a manner rotatable around a predetermined axis; guide means for guiding movement of said inspecting portion with respect to said connector receiving portion such that said inspecting portion is movable toward or away from said connector receiving portion; and means for attaching said inspecting portion to said base such that said inspecting portion is slidable toward or away from said connector receiving portion said guide means guiding said inspecting portion to move toward said connector receiving portion when said connector receiving portion is rotated around said predetermined axis in a first direction, and to move away from said connector receiving portion when said connector receiving portion is rotated around said predetermined axis in a second direction opposite said first direction.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
An electrical connector inspecting apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said inspecting portion has an operating lever for rotating said connector receiving portion around said predetermined axis.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
65 words
An electrical connector inspecting apparatus according to claim 1, wherein detection of whether or not the at least one terminal of the connector is properly mounted is made based on whether or not the at least one terminal and the at least one detecting piece are electrically connected to each other when said connector receiving portion and said inspecting portion are moved toward each other.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
46 words
An electrical connector inspecting apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising position holding means for maintaining said connector receiving portion and said inspecting portion at a position wherein the at least one terminal of the connector is in contact with the at least one detecting piece.
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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) | 1999-12-10 | 2000-06-10 | 2000-12-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2003-12-10 | 2004-06-10 | 2004-12-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2007-12-10 | 2008-06-10 | 2008-12-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |