US5725397A
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Divisional type connector
Assignee: Sumitomo Wiring Systems Ltd
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Filing: 1995-08-02
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Granted: 1998-03-10
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Expires: 2015-08-02
Abstract
Abstract A plastic frame 13 for electrical connectors has an open end 14. A closing plate 18 of plastic is connected to one side of the open end by means of a living hinge. A cover 24 for covering electrical wires is integrally formed on the upper side of the frame 13. During assembly, the closing plate 18 is opened and each connector 1 is inserted into the frame 13 by sliding protruding members 11 along guiding grooves 15. Then the closing plate 18 is closed and latched. The electrical wires coming out of the connector 1 are simultaneously collected together under the cover 24. For disassembly, the closing plate 18 can be unlatched and each connector pulled out one by one.
Inventors
- 👤 Makoto Fukamachi
- 👤 Satoru Nishide
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 14:33
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/46; H01R13/516; H01R13/518; H01R13/514; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S439/00; Y10S439/901; Y10S439/902
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
An electrical connector assembly comprising a frame defining a frame opening, a closure member hingedly connected to the frame for the frame opening, and a plurality of electrical connectors insertable in the frame through said frame opening, each connector comprising a body having at least one electrical wire protruding therefrom, the frame and connectors having co-operating register members adapted to engage and guide said connectors one by one into said frame, and said closure member retaining a plurality of connectors in said frame when positioned to close said frame opening.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
90 words
An electrical connector assembly comprising a frame defining a frame opening, a closure member hingedly connected to the frame for the frame opening, and a plurality of electrical connectors insertable in the frame through said frame opening, each connector comprising a body having at least one electrical wire protruding therefrom, the frame and connectors having co-operating register members adapted to engage and guide said connectors one by one into said frame, and said closure member retaining a plurality of connectors in said frame when positioned to close said frame opening.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
An assembly according to claim 1 wherein said register members comprise-a peg of one of the frame and connector, and a groove of the other of the frame and connector.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
An assembly according to claim 2 wherein said groove is provided in the frame.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
An assembly according to claim 3 wherein said frame comprises a channel adapted to receive said connectors in series, said channel having opposite longitudinal grooves and said connectors having opposite pegs for engagement in a respective groove.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
An assembly according to claim 4 wherein said connectors have a plurality of pegs on each side thereof.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
An assembly according to claim 1 and including a latching member to retain a connector in said frame.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
An assembly according to claim 6 wherein said latching member comprises a projection of the frame engageable with a detent of a connector.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
An assembly according to claim 7 wherein said projection engages the register means of said connector.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
An assembly according to any preceding claim wherein said frame includes an integral cover to shield wires of said connectors.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
18 words
An assembly according to claim 9 wherein said cover has a cover opening co-extensive with said frame opening.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
28 words
An assembly according to claim 1 wherein said frame and closure member are of plastic and said closure member is connected to the frame by a living hinge.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
22 words
An assembly according to claim 11 wherein said closure member includes a latch for engagement with said frame in the closed condition.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
22 words
An assembly according to claim 1 wherein said closure member includes a latch for engagement with said frame in the closed condition.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
103 words
An electrical connector assembly comprising a frame defining a frame opening, a closure member hingedly connected to the frame for the frame opening, and a plurality of electrical connectors insertable in the frame through said frame opening, each connector comprising a body having at least one electrical wire protruding therefrom, the frame and connectors having co-operating register members adapted to engage and guide said connectors one by one into the frame, said closure member retaining a plurality of connectors in said frame when positioned to close said frame opening, and said frame further comprising an integral cover to shield wires of said connectors.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
103 words
An electrical connector assembly comprising a frame defining a frame opening, a closure member hingedly connected to the frame for the frame opening, and a plurality of electrical connectors insertable in the frame through said frame opening, each connector comprising a body having at least one electrical wire protruding therefrom, the frame and connectors having co-operating register members adapted to engage and guide said connectors one by one into the frame, said closure member retaining a plurality of connectors in said frame when positioned to close said frame opening, and said frame further comprising an integral cover to shield wires of said connectors.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
19 words
An electrical connector according to claim 14 wherein said cover has a cover opening co-extensive with said frame opening.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
118 words
An electrical connector assembly comprising a frame defining a frame opening, a closure member integrally hinged to said frame for movement between positions to open and close the frame opening, a plurality of electrical connectors insertable in the frame through said frame opening, and a fastener operable to draw said frame together with another frame having complementary connectors adapted to electrically couple with said connectors, each connector comprising a body having at least one electrical wire protruding therefrom, the frame and connectors having co-operating register members adapted to engage and guide said connectors one by one into said frame, and said closure member retaining a plurality of connectors in said frame when positioned to close said frame opening.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
118 words
An electrical connector assembly comprising a frame defining a frame opening, a closure member integrally hinged to said frame for movement between positions to open and close the frame opening, a plurality of electrical connectors insertable in the frame through said frame opening, and a fastener operable to draw said frame together with another frame having complementary connectors adapted to electrically couple with said connectors, each connector comprising a body having at least one electrical wire protruding therefrom, the frame and connectors having co-operating register members adapted to engage and guide said connectors one by one into said frame, and said closure member retaining a plurality of connectors in said frame when positioned to close said frame opening.
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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) | 2001-03-09 | 2001-09-08 | 2002-03-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2005-03-09 | 2005-09-08 | 2006-03-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2009-03-09 | 2009-09-08 | 2010-03-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |