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Right angle printed circuit board connector apparatus, methods and articles of manufacture
Assignee: TE Connectivity Corp
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Filing: 2001-12-18
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Granted: 2004-11-30
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Expires: 2021-12-18
Abstract
Abstract Right angle apparatus, methods and articles of manufacture for connecting electrical components are disclosed. The preferred embodiments comprise a printed circuit board body element, grounding and keying elements, used to connect printed circuit boards with cables and the like. The preferred embodiments provide a grounded connection to a vehicle chassis or other ground.
Inventors
- 👤 John W. Hall
- 👤 James M. Raudenbush
- 👤 Douglas J. Hardy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 13:22
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R24/00; H01R24/38; H01R24/40; H01R24/50; H01R12/00; H01R12/70; H01R12/71; H01R12/72; H01R12/722; H01R13/00; H01R13/73; H01R13/74; H01R13/741; H01R13/743; H01R2103/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S439/00; Y10S439/947
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 21
Claim 1
Independent Claim
86 words
An apparatus for connecting electrical components comprising: a substantially annular keying element having a ribbed outer surface; a first grounding element; a second grounding element configured to receive said first grounding element; a body element configured for connection to a printed circuit board, said second grounding element extending from said body element; whereby, said first and second grounding elements provide a grounding connection to a predetermined ground upon connection of said keying element to said predetermined connector and said body element to said printed circuit board.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
86 words
An apparatus for connecting electrical components comprising: a substantially annular keying element having a ribbed outer surface; a first grounding element; a second grounding element configured to receive said first grounding element; a body element configured for connection to a printed circuit board, said second grounding element extending from said body element; whereby, said first and second grounding elements provide a grounding connection to a predetermined ground upon connection of said keying element to said predetermined connector and said body element to said printed circuit board.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
An apparatus as in claim 1 wherein said body element further comprises a printed circuit board jack.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
An apparatus as in claim 1 wherein said keying element comprises a standardized connector.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
An apparatus as in claim 3 wherein said standardized connector further comprises a FAKRA compliant connector.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
An apparatus as in claim 1 wherein said first grounding element is removeably mounted upon said second grounding element.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
An apparatus as in claim 5 wherein said first grounding element comprises an annular grounding element.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
106 words
An apparatus for connecting electrical components comprising: a keying element comprising a standardized connector adapted for connecting to a predetermined connector via ribs on an outer surface thereof; a substantially annular first grounding element; a substantially annular second grounding element configured for connection with said first grounding element; a body element jack having mounted thereon said second grounding element, said body element jack configured for connection to a printed circuit board; whereby, said first and second grounding elements provide a grounding connection to a predetermined ground upon connection of said keying element to said predetermined connector and said body element jack to said printed circuit board.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
106 words
An apparatus for connecting electrical components comprising: a keying element comprising a standardized connector adapted for connecting to a predetermined connector via ribs on an outer surface thereof; a substantially annular first grounding element; a substantially annular second grounding element configured for connection with said first grounding element; a body element jack having mounted thereon said second grounding element, said body element jack configured for connection to a printed circuit board; whereby, said first and second grounding elements provide a grounding connection to a predetermined ground upon connection of said keying element to said predetermined connector and said body element jack to said printed circuit board.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
78 words
A method for connecting electrical components comprising: providing substantially first and second annular grounding elements and a FAKRA electrical connector having a ribbed outer surface, the second grounding element provided upon a body element; inserting the first grounding element over the second grounding element; inserting an end of the FAKRA connector through the first grounding element; and coupling the FAKRA connector to the second grounding element, thereby providing an electrical connection and ground for the FAKRA electrical connector.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
78 words
A method for connecting electrical components comprising: providing substantially first and second annular grounding elements and a FAKRA electrical connector having a ribbed outer surface, the second grounding element provided upon a body element; inserting the first grounding element over the second grounding element; inserting an end of the FAKRA connector through the first grounding element; and coupling the FAKRA connector to the second grounding element, thereby providing an electrical connection and ground for the FAKRA electrical connector.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
83 words
A method for connecting electrical components comprising: connecting a first grounding element to a second grounding element, whereby said second grounding element is mounted to a body element jack adapted to connect to a printed circuit board; and, connecting a keying element having a ribbed outer surface to said body element jack; so that any electrical connection created by connecting said keying element to said body element jack is grounded by said connection of said first grounding element to said second grounding element.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
83 words
A method for connecting electrical components comprising: connecting a first grounding element to a second grounding element, whereby said second grounding element is mounted to a body element jack adapted to connect to a printed circuit board; and, connecting a keying element having a ribbed outer surface to said body element jack; so that any electrical connection created by connecting said keying element to said body element jack is grounded by said connection of said first grounding element to said second grounding element.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
74 words
An article of manufacture for connecting standardized RE electrical components to a printed circuit board, comprising: a keying element configured for receiving a predetermined electrical connector; a body element jack configured for mounting to a printed circuit board and comprising an annular second grounding element extending therefrom, said second grounding element comprising a mounting surface; a first grounding element connected to said second grounding element; and said keying element fastened to said mounting surface.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
74 words
An article of manufacture for connecting standardized RE electrical components to a printed circuit board, comprising: a keying element configured for receiving a predetermined electrical connector; a body element jack configured for mounting to a printed circuit board and comprising an annular second grounding element extending therefrom, said second grounding element comprising a mounting surface; a first grounding element connected to said second grounding element; and said keying element fastened to said mounting surface.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
74 words
An electrical connector comprising: a body element having a first portion configured to be mounted to a printed circuit board and a second portion comprising an annular grounding element extending therefrom; a standardized connector comprising a keyed outer surface and configured for removable connection to said annular grounding element; and an annular grounding gasket surrounding said grounding element and situated in between said first portion of said body element and said keyed outer surface.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
74 words
An electrical connector comprising: a body element having a first portion configured to be mounted to a printed circuit board and a second portion comprising an annular grounding element extending therefrom; a standardized connector comprising a keyed outer surface and configured for removable connection to said annular grounding element; and an annular grounding gasket surrounding said grounding element and situated in between said first portion of said body element and said keyed outer surface.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
94 words
A right angle electrical connector comprising: a body element comprising a first surface configured for mounting to a printed circuit board and a second surface configured for mounting to a standardized keying connector, said first surface and said second surfaces substantially perpendicular to one another; a grounding element extending from said second surface and comprising a substantially annular member projecting from said second surface; a grounding gasket fitted over said annular member; and a standardized keying connector inserted through at least a portion of said grounding gasket and removably coupled to said grounding element.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
94 words
A right angle electrical connector comprising: a body element comprising a first surface configured for mounting to a printed circuit board and a second surface configured for mounting to a standardized keying connector, said first surface and said second surfaces substantially perpendicular to one another; a grounding element extending from said second surface and comprising a substantially annular member projecting from said second surface; a grounding gasket fitted over said annular member; and a standardized keying connector inserted through at least a portion of said grounding gasket and removably coupled to said grounding element.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
101 words
A right angle electrical connector comprising: a body element comprising a first surface configured for mounting to a printed circuit board and a second surface configured for mounting to a standardized keying connector, said first surface and said second surfaces substantially perpendicular to one another; a grounding element extending from said second surface and comprising a substantially annular member extending therefrom, said annular member including cut-out portions therein; a grounding gasket fitted over said annular member; and a standardized keying connector inserted through at least a portion of said grounding gasket and engaged to said grounding element via the cut-out portions.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
101 words
A right angle electrical connector comprising: a body element comprising a first surface configured for mounting to a printed circuit board and a second surface configured for mounting to a standardized keying connector, said first surface and said second surfaces substantially perpendicular to one another; a grounding element extending from said second surface and comprising a substantially annular member extending therefrom, said annular member including cut-out portions therein; a grounding gasket fitted over said annular member; and a standardized keying connector inserted through at least a portion of said grounding gasket and engaged to said grounding element via the cut-out portions.
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