US5632626A
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Retention of elastomeric connector in a housing
Assignee: Whitaker LLC
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Filing: 1996-01-05
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Granted: 1997-05-27
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Expires: 2016-01-05
Abstract
Abstract An electrical connector comprises a dielectric housing having a slot and an elastomeric connector of uniform width disposed in the slot. The slot has a primary section with a width dimensioned such that the elastomeric connector is held relatively loosely in the primary section, and a reduced width section wherein the elastomeric connector is held relatively securely by an interference fit,
Inventors
- 👤 Donnie B. Collins
- 👤 Robert D. Irlbeck
- 👤 Warren A. Bates
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 00:18
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/02; H01R13/22; H01R13/24; H01R13/2407; H01R13/2414; H01R12/00; H01R12/50; H01R12/51; H01R12/52; H01R13/40; H01R13/405; H01R13/41
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
85 words
An electrical connector comprising: a dielectric housing having a longitudinally elongated slot and an elastomeric connector disposed in the slot, the elastomeric connector extending for a length between opposite longitudinal ends and having a uniform width, the slot having a primary section with a width dimensioned such that the elastomeric connector is held relatively loosely in the primary section, and the slot having a reduced width section wherein a portion of the length of the elastomeric connector is held relatively securely by an interference fit.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
85 words
An electrical connector comprising: a dielectric housing having a longitudinally elongated slot and an elastomeric connector disposed in the slot, the elastomeric connector extending for a length between opposite longitudinal ends and having a uniform width, the slot having a primary section with a width dimensioned such that the elastomeric connector is held relatively loosely in the primary section, and the slot having a reduced width section wherein a portion of the length of the elastomeric connector is held relatively securely by an interference fit.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The electrical connector according to claim 1, wherein the housing is substantially flat and the slot is longitudinally elongated in a plane of the housing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The electrical connector according to claim 2, wherein the reduced width section includes at least one longitudinal end of the slot.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The electrical connector according to claim 2, wherein the reduced width section includes both longitudinal ends of the slot.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
The electrical connector according to claim 1, wherein the housing has a plurality of said slots arranged orthogonally, and a said elastomeric connector in each of said slots.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
62 words
An electrical connector comprising: a dielectric housing having an elongated slot with a length and an elastomeric connector disposed in the slot, a portion of the elastomeric connector being compressed between opposed walls in a reduced width section of the slot which extends for only a portion of the length of the slot, whereby the elastomeric connector is secured in the slot.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
62 words
An electrical connector comprising: a dielectric housing having an elongated slot with a length and an elastomeric connector disposed in the slot, a portion of the elastomeric connector being compressed between opposed walls in a reduced width section of the slot which extends for only a portion of the length of the slot, whereby the elastomeric connector is secured in the slot.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
The electrical connector according to claim 6, wherein the housing is substantially flat and the slot is longitudinally elongated in a plane of the housing.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
The electrical connector according to claim 7, wherein the reduced width section includes at least one longitudinal end of the slot.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
The electrical connector according to claim 7, wherein the reduced width section includes both longitudinal ends of the slot.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
28 words
The electrical connector according to claim 6, wherein the housing has a plurality of said slots arranged orthogonally, and a said elastomeric connector in each of said slots.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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