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Shroud retention wafer
Assignee: FCI Americas Technology LLC
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Filing: 2002-09-26
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Granted: 2005-02-08
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Expires: 2022-09-26
Abstract
Abstract An insulative shroud retention wafer for an electrical connector allowing for an optimization of pin placements of the electrical connector is provided. In an illustrative embodiment the shroud retention wafer comprises a first ( 66 ), second ( 68 ), third ( 70 ), and fourth ( 72 ) cylindrical members, each having an axial pin receiving aperture ( 86 ) and an axial center line ( 78, 80 ) extending through the pin receiving aperture ( 86 ). Furthermore, the cylindrical members maintain at least one protuberance ( 100 ). In operation, the cylindrical members of the shroud retention wafer couple with pins of the electrical connector to realize an electrical connection. Specifically, the protuberance ( 100 ) causes collapse of the cylinders ( 66,68,70,72 ) allowing for better gripping of pins of the electrical connector. The arrangement of the cylinders ( 66,68,70,72 ) of the shroud retention ( 28 ) wafer maximizes the number of cylindrical members on the wafer allowing for optimization of pin placement.
Inventors
- 👤 Ray C. Doutrich
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 23:31
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/46; H01R13/502; H01R13/504
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
77 words
An insulative shroud retention wafer, comprising: a planar base having a first side and a second side; and at least one cylindrical member extending from the first side of the planar base, the cylindrical member comprising an aperture for accepting a pin, the aperture comprising a slot with opposed recesses, the cylindrical member having opposed proturberances radially proximate to the recesses, wherein the proturberances operate to deform the recesses upon receiving a pin from a cooperating connector.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
77 words
An insulative shroud retention wafer, comprising: a planar base having a first side and a second side; and at least one cylindrical member extending from the first side of the planar base, the cylindrical member comprising an aperture for accepting a pin, the aperture comprising a slot with opposed recesses, the cylindrical member having opposed proturberances radially proximate to the recesses, wherein the proturberances operate to deform the recesses upon receiving a pin from a cooperating connector.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The insulative shroud retention wafer of claim 1 , wherein the proturberance comprises a wall having arcuate upper sections.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The insulative shroud retention wafer of claim 1 , wherein the wall has an upper edge that slopes laterally and downward toward the planar base.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The insulative shroud retention wafer of claim 1 , wherein the arcuate upper sections curve inwardly toward the cylindrical member to form a cam.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The insulative shroud retention wafer of claim 1 , wherein the recesses are substantially triangular to closely receive the pin.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
The insulative shroud retention wafer of claim 1 , wherein recesses are substantially semicircular.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
The insulative shroud retention wafer of claim 1 , wherein the opposed proturberances comprise material added to the cylindrical member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
The insulative shroud retention wafer of claim 1 , wherein the cylindrical member comprises 8 mils of plastic at a location 90 degrees from the protuberances.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
31 words
The insulative shroud retention wafer of claim 1 , wherein the cylindrical members are arranged in an array of rows and columns extending from the first side of the planar base.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
20 words
The insulative shroud retention wafer of claim 1 , wherein the cylindrical member comprises a central body surrounding the aperture.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
82 words
An electrical connector having an insulative shroud retention wafer comprising: a planar base having a first and a second side; at least one cylindrical member extending from the first side of the planar base, the cylindrical member comprising an aperture for accepting a pin, the aperture comprising a slot with opposed recesses, the cylindrical member having opposed proturberances radially proximate to the recesses; and a conductive pin extending through said aperture, wherein the proturberances deform the recesses upon receiving the conductive pin.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
82 words
An electrical connector having an insulative shroud retention wafer comprising: a planar base having a first and a second side; at least one cylindrical member extending from the first side of the planar base, the cylindrical member comprising an aperture for accepting a pin, the aperture comprising a slot with opposed recesses, the cylindrical member having opposed proturberances radially proximate to the recesses; and a conductive pin extending through said aperture, wherein the proturberances deform the recesses upon receiving the conductive pin.
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