US5951315A
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Electrical connector of a turn contact type which is simple in shape
Assignee: Japan Aviation Electronics Industry Ltd
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Filing: 1998-06-25
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Granted: 1999-09-14
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Expires: 2018-06-25
Abstract
Abstract In an electric connector having a first-side and a second-side contact which are connected to different connection objects, respectively, the first-side contact is of an plate shape and elastically bendable in a thickness direction thereof. The second-side contact has a pair of contact points substantially fixed at predetermined positions which are different from to each other in a first direction. The contact points are directed opposite to each other in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. The first-side contact is inserted between the contact points and becomes in press contact with the contact points with being elastically bent in the thickness direction.
Inventors
- 👤 Yoshiaki Ichimura
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 22:48
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R12/00; H01R12/70; H01R12/77; H01R12/79; H01R12/82; H01R12/83; H01R12/771; H01R12/774
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
An electric connector comprising: a first-side contact for being connected to a first connection object, said first-side contact being of a plate shape and elastically bendable in a thickness direction thereof; a second-side contact for being connected to a second connection object, said second-side contact having a pair of contact points substantially fixed at predetermined positions which are different from to each other in a first direction, said contact points being directed opposite to each other in a second direction perpendicular to said first direction; said first-side contact being inserted between said contact points and becoming in press contact with said contact points with being elastically bent in said thickness direction.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
111 words
An electric connector comprising: a first-side contact for being connected to a first connection object, said first-side contact being of a plate shape and elastically bendable in a thickness direction thereof; a second-side contact for being connected to a second connection object, said second-side contact having a pair of contact points substantially fixed at predetermined positions which are different from to each other in a first direction, said contact points being directed opposite to each other in a second direction perpendicular to said first direction; said first-side contact being inserted between said contact points and becoming in press contact with said contact points with being elastically bent in said thickness direction.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
An electric connector as claimed in claim 1, wherein said second-side contact has rigidity to substantially prevent said contact points from being displaced from said predetermined positions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
An electric connector as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a housing which holds said second-side contact to prevent said contact points from being displaced from said predetermined positions.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
An electric connector as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a housing which holds said first-side contact to allow an elastic bent of said first-side contact.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
36 words
An electric connector as claimed in claim 1, further comprising retaining means cooperated with said first and said second connection objects for retaining a state where said first-side contact is elastically bent in said thickness direction.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
69 words
An electric connector as claimed in claim 1, wherein said first-side contact comprises: an insulating film having a first and second principal surfaces opposite to each other; and a first metal plate attached to said first principal surface for becoming in contact with one of said contact points; and a second metal plate attached to said second principal surface for becoming in contact with another of said contact points.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
42 words
An electric connector as claimed in claim 6, wherein said second-side contact comprises: a first metal member having one of said contact points; and a second metal member having another of said contact points and being insulated from said first metal member.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2002-09-13 | 2003-03-15 | 2003-09-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2006-09-13 | 2007-03-15 | 2007-09-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2010-09-13 | 2011-03-15 | 2011-09-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |