US3601768A
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Connector for multiple conductor cable
Assignee: TE Connectivity Corp
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Filing: 1969-01-21
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Granted: 1971-08-24
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Expires: 1989-01-21
Abstract
Abstract An electrical connector for multiple conductor electrical cable having a housing containing a plurality of contact means having contact tabs extending therefrom. A header block is adapted to receive the multiple conductor cable to orient the conductors in staggered relation along two planes. The header block is insertable within the housing whereby the contact tabs will electrically engage the conductors of the cable. A second form of the invention provides a one piece housing for both the electrical contacts and the multiple conductor cable and a strain relief is provided which is engageable with the housing for retaining the cable fixed relative to the housing.
Inventors
- 👤 Linn Stephen Lightner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 15:03
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R12/00; H01R12/70; H01R12/77; H01R12/777
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
An electrical connector for ribbon cable having the insulation stripped from an end thereof comprising a wall of insulating material, a plurality of apertures extending through the wall, a plurality of contacts disposed in said apertures having contact tabs extending therefrom and means for supporting the terminal end of each conductor of the cable in contact with a tab, said means including a pocket for reception of an intermediate portion of the tab, said means further including a segment integral with the wall, an opening in the segment for supporting a zone of the ribbon adjacent the stripped end and a ramp extending from the opening toward each pocket.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
109 words
An electrical connector for ribbon cable having the insulation stripped from an end thereof comprising a wall of insulating material, a plurality of apertures extending through the wall, a plurality of contacts disposed in said apertures having contact tabs extending therefrom and means for supporting the terminal end of each conductor of the cable in contact with a tab, said means including a pocket for reception of an intermediate portion of the tab, said means further including a segment integral with the wall, an opening in the segment for supporting a zone of the ribbon adjacent the stripped end and a ramp extending from the opening toward each pocket.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
A connector as defined in claim 1 further including means for maintaining the tabs in a preset orientation.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
A connector as defined in claim 2 wherein the maintaining means comprises a notch in the segment, the end of each tab being inserted in the notch.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
An electrical connector as set forth in claim 1 further comprising means for preventing strain on the conductors when the cable is in position relative to the contact tabs.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
An electrical connector as set forth in claim 4 wherein said strain relief means has locking means for locking the strain relief means to the connector wall.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
A connector as set forth in claim 5 wherein said locking means comprises a flexible hook on the strain relief means for engaging a shoulder formed integral with the connector wall.
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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) | 1974-08-23 | 1975-02-22 | 1975-08-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-23 | 1979-02-22 | 1979-08-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-23 | 1983-02-22 | 1983-08-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |