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Press-connecting connector and method for assembling the same
Assignee: Yazaki Corp
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Filing: 1998-10-20
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Granted: 2000-08-29
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Expires: 2018-10-20
Abstract
Abstract A press-connecting connector comprises a press-connecting terminal having a press connecting portion to which an electric wire is press-connected, a connector housing having a terminal receiving chamber for receiving the press-connecting terminal, a first engaging member for engaging with the press-connecting terminal which is completely inserted into the terminal receiving chamber and for maintain the complete insertion condition of the press-connecting terminal, a second engaging member for engaging with the press-connecting terminal at least the press-connecting portion of which is exposed exterior of the terminal receiving chamber when the press-connecting terminal is disengaged from the first engagement member.
Inventors
- 👤 Toshiaki Okabe
- 👤 Hitoshi Kayahara
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 07:27
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/40; H01R13/42; H01R13/428; H01R43/00; H01R43/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
A press-connecting connector comprising: a connector housing having a terminal receiving chamber; a press-connecting terminal having a press-connecting portion adapted to press-connect to a wire, the press-connecting terminal inserted into the terminal receiving chamber and moveable between (1) a completely inserted condition in which the press-connecting terminal is completely inserted into the terminal receiving chamber, and (2) a partially inserted condition in which the press-connecting portion extends from the terminal receiving chamber; a first engaging member for retaining the press-connecting terminal when the press-connecting terminal is in the completely inserted condition; and a second engaging member for retaining the press-connecting terminal when the press-connecting terminal is in the partially inserted condition; wherein the fist engaging member is separate from the second engaging member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
A press-connecting connector comprising: a connector housing having a terminal receiving chamber; a press-connecting terminal having a press-connecting portion adapted to press-connect to a wire, the press-connecting terminal inserted into the terminal receiving chamber and moveable between (1) a completely inserted condition in which the press-connecting terminal is completely inserted into the terminal receiving chamber, and (2) a partially inserted condition in which the press-connecting portion extends from the terminal receiving chamber; a first engaging member for retaining the press-connecting terminal when the press-connecting terminal is in the completely inserted condition; and a second engaging member for retaining the press-connecting terminal when the press-connecting terminal is in the partially inserted condition; wherein the fist engaging member is separate from the second engaging member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
52 words
The press-connecting connector as set forth in claim 1, further comprising: a third engagement member for retaining the press-connecting terminal simultaneously with the second engaging member so as to prevent the press-connecting terminal from moving inside of the terminal receiving chamber, the third engagement member being separate from the second engagement member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
98 words
The press-connecting connector as set forth in claim 2, wherein the first engagement member includes a first engagement hole formed on an inner face of the terminal receiving chamber, and a first resilient projection projected from the press-connecting terminal to engage with the first engagement hole; and wherein the second engagement member includes a second engagement hole formed on the inner face of the terminal receiving chamber so as to be separated from the first engagement hole in a longitudinal direction, and a second resilient projection projected from the press-connecting terminal to engage with the second engagement hole.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
44 words
The press-connecting connector as set forth in claim 3, wherein the third engagement member includes a third engagement hole formed on the inner face in which the first engagement hole is formed and the first resilient projection for engaging with the third engagement hole.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
43 words
The press-connecting connector as set forth in claim 3, wherein the first engagement hole is formed on a first inner face of the terminal receiving chamber and the second engagement hole is formed on a second inner face opposing the first inner face.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
The press-connecting connector as set forth in claim 3, wherein the first and the second resilient projections are slantingly projected contrary to an insertion direction of the press-connecting terminal.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
177 words
A method for assembling a press-connecting connector including (1) a press-connecting terminal member having a press connecting portion, (2) a connector housing having a terminal receiving chamber, (3) a first engaging member for retaining the press-connecting terminal member in a completely inserted condition, and (4) a second engaging member for retaining the press-connecting terminal member in a partially inserted condition in which at least the press-connecting portion extends from the terminal receiving chamber, the method comprising the steps of: inserting the press-connecting terminal member completely into the terminal receiving chamber, such that the first engagement member provisionally retains the press-connecting terminal member in the completely inserted condition; withdrawing the press-connecting terminal member from the terminal receiving chamber, such that the second engagement member retains the press-connecting terminal member in the partially inserted condition; press-connecting an electric wire onto the exposed press-connecting portion; and inserting the press-connecting terminal member, to which the electric wire is connected, completely into the terminal receiving chamber, such that the first engagement member retains the press-connecting terminal member in the completely inserted condition.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
177 words
A method for assembling a press-connecting connector including (1) a press-connecting terminal member having a press connecting portion, (2) a connector housing having a terminal receiving chamber, (3) a first engaging member for retaining the press-connecting terminal member in a completely inserted condition, and (4) a second engaging member for retaining the press-connecting terminal member in a partially inserted condition in which at least the press-connecting portion extends from the terminal receiving chamber, the method comprising the steps of: inserting the press-connecting terminal member completely into the terminal receiving chamber, such that the first engagement member provisionally retains the press-connecting terminal member in the completely inserted condition; withdrawing the press-connecting terminal member from the terminal receiving chamber, such that the second engagement member retains the press-connecting terminal member in the partially inserted condition; press-connecting an electric wire onto the exposed press-connecting portion; and inserting the press-connecting terminal member, to which the electric wire is connected, completely into the terminal receiving chamber, such that the first engagement member retains the press-connecting terminal member in the completely inserted condition.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
62 words
The method for assembling the press-connecting connector as set forth in claim 7, wherein the press-connecting terminal member includes a plurality of press-connecting terminals and a chain terminal member connecting the terminals together, the method further comprising the step of: separating the chain terminal member from the terminals after the the press-connecting terminal member is provisionally retained in the completely inserted condition.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
55 words
The method for assembling the press-connecting connector as set forth in claim 7, wherein the press-connecting terminal member includes a plurality of press-connecting terminals and a chain terminal member connecting the terminals together, the method further comprising the step of: separating the chain terminal member from the terminals after the press-connecting of the electric wire.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
42 words
The method for assembling the press-connecting connector as set forth in claim 7, further comprising the step of: supplying the press-connecting connector to a manufacturing line for the press-connecting after the press-connecting terminal member is provisionally retained in the completely inserted condition.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2003-08-29 | 2004-02-28 | 2004-08-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2007-08-29 | 2008-02-28 | 2008-08-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2011-08-29 | 2012-02-28 | 2012-08-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |