US3576520A
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Mounting means for terminal junction modules
Assignee: TE Connectivity Corp
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Filing: 1969-04-11
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Granted: 1971-04-27
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Expires: 1989-04-11
Abstract
Abstract Mounting means for terminal junction modules comprising a channel-shaped frame member having a relatively low sidewall and a relatively high sidewall. A plurality of spaced-apart inwardly directed ears on the low sidewall and are adapted to enter confined recesses on the one end of each module. Resilient spring arms extend upwardly from the web of the frame adjacent to the high sidewall and have inwardly displaced upper portions which define downwardly facing shoulders. These shoulders are adapted to be located above upwardly facing shoulders on the opposite ends of the modules when the modules are positioned between the sidewalls. In order to lock a stack of modules in the channelshaped member, a slidable locking bar is mounted on the high sidewall and has inwardly directed bosses which are adapted to bear against the surfaces of the latching arms and prevent their movement outwardly away from the modules of the stack.
Inventors
- 👤 Larry Ronald Stauffer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 22:24
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/46; H01R13/516; H01R13/518; H01R9/00; H01R9/22; H01R9/24; H01R9/26; H01R31/00; H01R31/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
213 words
Mounting means having electrical modules therein comprising: a metallic channel-shaped frame member having a web, a first sidewall, and a second sidewall, said modules being between said sidewalls with first and second sides disposed between said first and second sidewalls respectively, interengaging means on said first sidewall and each of said modules, said interengaging means for each module comprising an opening and a projection extending into said opening, said interengaging means providing first opposed surfaces on said opening and said projection which extend in planes which are parallel to the plane of said web and providing second opposed surfaces on said opening and said projection which extend normally of the plane of said web whereby said surfaces are effective to prevent movement of said modules axially along said channel-shaped frame and normally away from said frame, and resilient latching means effective between said second sidewall of each module and said second side of said frame member, said resilient latching means and said module providing opposed surfaces which extend in a plane which is parallel to the plane of said web thereby to prevent movement of said modules normally away from said frame member, said latching means being disengageable from said modules individually thereby to permit removal of said modules from said frame member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
213 words
Mounting means having electrical modules therein comprising: a metallic channel-shaped frame member having a web, a first sidewall, and a second sidewall, said modules being between said sidewalls with first and second sides disposed between said first and second sidewalls respectively, interengaging means on said first sidewall and each of said modules, said interengaging means for each module comprising an opening and a projection extending into said opening, said interengaging means providing first opposed surfaces on said opening and said projection which extend in planes which are parallel to the plane of said web and providing second opposed surfaces on said opening and said projection which extend normally of the plane of said web whereby said surfaces are effective to prevent movement of said modules axially along said channel-shaped frame and normally away from said frame, and resilient latching means effective between said second sidewall of each module and said second side of said frame member, said resilient latching means and said module providing opposed surfaces which extend in a plane which is parallel to the plane of said web thereby to prevent movement of said modules normally away from said frame member, said latching means being disengageable from said modules individually thereby to permit removal of said modules from said frame member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
Mounting means as set forth in claim 1 wherein said interengaging means for each module comprises a recess on said first side of each module and an inwardly directed arm on said first sidewall.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
Mounting means as set forth in claim 1 wherein said interengaging means for each module comprises an opening in said first sidewall and a projection on said first side of each of said modules.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
64 words
Mounting means as set forth in claim 1 wherein said latching means for each module comprises a resilient latch arm extending beside said second sidewall, portIons of said latch arm being spaced from said sidewall and being resiliently engageable with said second side of said module, said latch arms being movable towards said second sidewall to permit removal of said module from said frame.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
Mounting means as set forth in claim 4 including locking means on said second sidewall for locking said latch arms in engagement with said module.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
95 words
Mounting means as set forth in claim 5 wherein said locking means comprises a locking bar slidably mounted on said second sidewall, said bar being movable between first and second positions, said bar having boss means thereon engageable with said arms and baising said arms into engagement with said modules when said bar is in said second position, said bosses being displaced, axially of said frame member, away from said modules when said bar is in said first position thereby to permit movement of said arms toward said second sidewall and removal of said modules.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
178 words
Mounting means for a plurality of terminal junction modules or the like comprising: a generally channel-shaped frame member comprising a web, a first sidewall, and a second sidewall, said first sidewall being relatively lower than said second sidewall, a plurality of spaced-apart latching ears on the inner surface of said first sidewall, each of said latching ears being adapted to engage one side of each of said modules, a plurality of spaced-apart resilient arms adjacent to said second sidewall, each of said arms being in alignment with one of said latching ears and being effective to bias a module towards its associated latching ear, and locking means slidably mounted on said second sidewall, said locking means being movable between first and second positions, said locking means biasing each of said arms towards its associated latching ear when in said first position thereby to lock a module located therebetween in said frame member, and said locking means permitting movement of said arms relatively away from said ears when in said second position thereby to permit removal of said modules.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
178 words
Mounting means for a plurality of terminal junction modules or the like comprising: a generally channel-shaped frame member comprising a web, a first sidewall, and a second sidewall, said first sidewall being relatively lower than said second sidewall, a plurality of spaced-apart latching ears on the inner surface of said first sidewall, each of said latching ears being adapted to engage one side of each of said modules, a plurality of spaced-apart resilient arms adjacent to said second sidewall, each of said arms being in alignment with one of said latching ears and being effective to bias a module towards its associated latching ear, and locking means slidably mounted on said second sidewall, said locking means being movable between first and second positions, said locking means biasing each of said arms towards its associated latching ear when in said first position thereby to lock a module located therebetween in said frame member, and said locking means permitting movement of said arms relatively away from said ears when in said second position thereby to permit removal of said modules.
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) | 1974-04-26 | 1974-10-26 | 1975-04-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-04-26 | 1978-10-26 | 1979-04-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-04-26 | 1982-10-26 | 1983-04-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |