US5980291A
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Connector
Assignee: Sumitomo Wiring Systems Ltd
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Filing: 1997-10-24
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Granted: 1999-11-09
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Expires: 2017-10-24
Abstract
Abstract A connector for connection to a mating connector in such a manner that said connector is attached to a fixing member, said connector comprising: a connector housing for connection to said mating connector; a fixing portion for being attached to said fixing member; and connecting portions interconnecting said connector housing and said fixing portion, wherein said connector housing, said fixing portion and said connecting portions are integrally formed of an elastically-deformable material, and each of said connecting portions has a first flexing portion extending in a first direction substantially perpendicular to a direction of connection of said connector to said mating connector, and a second flexing portion extending in a second direction substantially perpendicular to said direction of connection to said mating connector and said first direction.
Inventors
- 👤 Junichi Ono
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 08:31
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/62; H01R13/629; H01R13/631; H01R13/6315; H01R13/73; H01R13/74
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
A connector for connection to a mating connector in such a manner that said connector is attached to a fixing member, said connector comprising: a connector housing for connection to said mating connector; a fixing portion for being attached to said fixing member; and connecting portions interconnecting said connector housing and said fixing portion, wherein said connector housing, said fixing portion and said connecting portions are integrally formed of an elastically-deformable material, and each of said connecting portions has a first flexing portion extending in a first direction substantially perpendicular to a direction of connection of said connector to said mating connector, and a second flexing portion extending in a second direction substantially perpendicular to said direction of connection to said mating connector and said first direction.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
A connector for connection to a mating connector in such a manner that said connector is attached to a fixing member, said connector comprising: a connector housing for connection to said mating connector; a fixing portion for being attached to said fixing member; and connecting portions interconnecting said connector housing and said fixing portion, wherein said connector housing, said fixing portion and said connecting portions are integrally formed of an elastically-deformable material, and each of said connecting portions has a first flexing portion extending in a first direction substantially perpendicular to a direction of connection of said connector to said mating connector, and a second flexing portion extending in a second direction substantially perpendicular to said direction of connection to said mating connector and said first direction.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
A connector according to claim 1, wherein said fixing portion has displacement limitation portions for limiting the displacement of said connector housing in a direction parallel to said direction of connection to said mating connector.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
A connector according to claim 1, wherein said fixing portion has a frame-like shape so as to surround said connector housing.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
77 words
A connector according to claim 2, wherein limitation windows for receiving at least one of said connector housing and said connecting portions are formed in a side wall of said fixing portion, and the displacement of said connector housing in the direction parallel to said direction of connection to said mating connector is prevented by contact of a peripheral edge of said limitation window with the at least one of said connector housing and said connecting portions.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
A connector according to claim 4, wherein cavities for molding said connecting portions are used as said limitation windows, respectively.
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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) | 2002-11-08 | 2003-05-10 | 2003-11-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2006-11-08 | 2007-05-10 | 2007-11-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2010-11-08 | 2011-05-10 | 2011-11-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |