US5593309A
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Electrical connector having improved latching/unlatching feature
Assignee: AMP Deutschland GmbH
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Filing: 1994-12-22
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Granted: 1997-01-14
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Expires: 2014-12-22
Abstract
Abstract An electrical connector assembly is comprised of a housing member having a slidable cover, together which is interconnectable to a header member. The header includes camming grooves positioned on inside surfaces of upstanding walls whereas the connector assembly includes locking lugs positioned on outside surfaces of the cover member. The cover member is transversely slidable relative to the housing such that moving the cover transversely can bring the connector assembly into full electrical engagement with the header assembly.
Inventors
- 👤 Lothar A. Post
- 👤 Jorg Kunze
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 15:42
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/62; H01R13/629; H01R13/62905
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 21
Claim 1
Independent Claim
94 words
An electrical connector assembly comprised of a first electrical connector, a second electrical connector, and a camming slide having either inclined camming grooves or camming lugs, with said second connector having either camming lugs or camming grooves, the assembly being characterized in that said camming slide is profiled as a cover member movable transversely of said first connector in an axially retained manner, from a prelocked position, where said camming lugs can enter said camming grooves, to a position where said cover member substantially encloses a rear wire entry face of said first connector.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
94 words
An electrical connector assembly comprised of a first electrical connector, a second electrical connector, and a camming slide having either inclined camming grooves or camming lugs, with said second connector having either camming lugs or camming grooves, the assembly being characterized in that said camming slide is profiled as a cover member movable transversely of said first connector in an axially retained manner, from a prelocked position, where said camming lugs can enter said camming grooves, to a position where said cover member substantially encloses a rear wire entry face of said first connector.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The connector assembly of claim 1, characterized in that connector is profiled as a side wire entry connector.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
The connector assembly of either of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that the first connector member includes a strain relief saddle which can receive therein, the cable terminated to terminals in said first connector.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The connector assembly of claim 3, wherein the strain relief saddle includes a groove for receiving a strain relief means therein.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The connector of claim 3, characterized in that said cover member is slidable to a position to overlie said strain relief saddle.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
The connector of claim 1, characterized in that said cover and first connector have latching means to retain the cover in said prelocked position and fully enclosed position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
39 words
The connector of claim 3, characterized in that said strain relief saddle is positioned at an end of said first housing, and said cover is slidably moveable over said opposite end, to a position over said strain relief saddle.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
31 words
The connector of claim 1, further characterized in that the cover includes rails which ride in corresponding grooves of the first connector to axially restrain the cover to the first connector.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
32 words
The connector of claim 1, further characterized in that the camming slide is included within two opposing walls of the cover, the walls being received between upstanding walls of the second connector.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
42 words
The electrical connector assembly of claim 1, wherein the first connector includes an outer ring defining an internal peripheral groove and the second connector includes a shroud profiled to fit within the groove when the connectors are in a fully locked position.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
114 words
An electrical connector assembly comprised of a first electrical connector, a second electrical connector, and a camming slide having either inclined camming grooves or camming lugs, with said second connector having either camming lugs or camming grooves, wherein said camming slide is profiled as a cover member movable transversely of said first connector in an axially retained manner, from a pre-locked position, where said camming lugs can enter said camming grooves, to a position where said cover member substantially encloses a rear wire entry face of said first connector, and wherein the first connector member includes a strain relief saddle which can receive therein, the cable terminated to terminals in the said first connector.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
114 words
An electrical connector assembly comprised of a first electrical connector, a second electrical connector, and a camming slide having either inclined camming grooves or camming lugs, with said second connector having either camming lugs or camming grooves, wherein said camming slide is profiled as a cover member movable transversely of said first connector in an axially retained manner, from a pre-locked position, where said camming lugs can enter said camming grooves, to a position where said cover member substantially encloses a rear wire entry face of said first connector, and wherein the first connector member includes a strain relief saddle which can receive therein, the cable terminated to terminals in the said first connector.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
17 words
The connector assembly of claim 11, wherein the connector is profiled as a side wire entry connector.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
21 words
The connector assembly of claim 11, wherein the strain relief saddle includes a groove for receiving a strain relief means therein.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
21 words
The connector assembly of claim 11, wherein said cover member is slidable to a position to overlie said strain relief saddle.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
27 words
The connector assembly of claim 11, wherein said cover and first connector have latching means to retain the cover in said pre-locked position and fully enclosed position.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
40 words
The connector assembly of claim 11, characterized in that said strain relief saddle is positioned at an end of said first housing, and said cover is slidably moveable over said opposite end, to a position over said strain relief saddle.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
21 words
The connector assembly of claim 11, wherein the cover includes rails which ride in corresponding grooves to axially restrain the cover.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
30 words
The connector assembly of claim 11, wherein the camming slide is included within two opposing walls of the cover, the walls being received between upstanding walls of the second connector.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
41 words
The connector assembly of claim 11, wherein the first connector includes an outer ring defining an internal peripheral groove and the second connector includes a shroud profiled to fit within the groove when the connectors are in a fully locked position.
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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) | 2000-01-14 | 2000-07-15 | 2001-01-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2004-01-14 | 2004-07-15 | 2005-01-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2008-01-14 | 2008-07-15 | 2009-01-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |