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US3634816A
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Connector keying system
Assignee: TE Connectivity Corp
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Filing: 1969-10-09
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Granted: 1972-01-11
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Expires: 1989-10-09
Abstract
Abstract Disclosed is an electrical interconnection system for electrically and mechanically connecting together tow printed circuit boards or the like. The system comprises two connector members each molded for proper polarization and each adapted to receive a printed circuit board, one connector member having contact pins therein and the other connector member having contact receptacles therein. Each connector member has selectively positionable keying inserts fastened thereto and arranged in preselected positions to assure that the proper connector members are interconnected with each other.
Inventors
- 👤 Dale Richard Zell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 18:08
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R12/00; H01R12/70; H01R12/71; H01R12/72; H01R12/722; H01R12/73; H01R12/735; H01R12/737; H01R13/00; H01R13/64
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
146 words
An electrical connector comprising a first connector member, a second connector member, means associated with said first connector member and said second connector member for mechanically and electrically mating said connector members together, means on said first connector member adapted to receive a first circuit board member, means on said second connector member adapted to receive a second circuit board member, and selectively positionable keyiNg means secured to at least one of said first and second connector members, portions of said keying means being exposed when said first and second connector members are in mated position, said selectively positionable keying means comprising first selectively positionable keying means secured to first connector member, and second selectively positionable keying means secured to said second connector member, said first keying means being independent of and out of contact with any circuit boards associated with and/or received by said connectors.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
146 words
An electrical connector comprising a first connector member, a second connector member, means associated with said first connector member and said second connector member for mechanically and electrically mating said connector members together, means on said first connector member adapted to receive a first circuit board member, means on said second connector member adapted to receive a second circuit board member, and selectively positionable keyiNg means secured to at least one of said first and second connector members, portions of said keying means being exposed when said first and second connector members are in mated position, said selectively positionable keying means comprising first selectively positionable keying means secured to first connector member, and second selectively positionable keying means secured to said second connector member, said first keying means being independent of and out of contact with any circuit boards associated with and/or received by said connectors.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
134 words
An electrical connector comprising a first connector member, a second connector member, means associated with said first connector member and said second connector member for mechanically and electrically mating said connector members together, means on said first connector member adapted to receive a first circuit board member, means on said second connector member adapted to receive a second circuit board member, and selectively positionable keying means secured to at least one of said first and second connector members, portions of said keying means being exposed when said first and second connector members are in mated position, said selectively positionable keying means comprising first selectively positionable keying means secured to first connector member, second selectively positionable keying means secured to said second connector member wherein said first and second keying means each include keying inserts.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
134 words
An electrical connector comprising a first connector member, a second connector member, means associated with said first connector member and said second connector member for mechanically and electrically mating said connector members together, means on said first connector member adapted to receive a first circuit board member, means on said second connector member adapted to receive a second circuit board member, and selectively positionable keying means secured to at least one of said first and second connector members, portions of said keying means being exposed when said first and second connector members are in mated position, said selectively positionable keying means comprising first selectively positionable keying means secured to first connector member, second selectively positionable keying means secured to said second connector member wherein said first and second keying means each include keying inserts.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
An electrical connector as set forth in claim 2 wherein said keying inserts of said first and second keying means are identical.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
An electrical connector as set forth in claim 2 wherein said first and second connector members each include plural means for receiving, respectively, said first and second keying inserts in selected positions.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
35 words
An electrical connector as set forth in claim 4 wherein said receiving means each include a plurality of passageways and wherein said keying inserts are provided with fingers adapted to be received within said passageways.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
36 words
An electrical connector as set forth in claim 5 wherein a keying insert secured to one of said connector members is mechanically received by a portion of said receiving means in the other said connector member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
An electrical connector as set forth in claim 5 wherein the end portions of said fingers are bent sideways whereby said keying inserts are secured to said connector members.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3474395A
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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) | 1975-01-10 | 1975-07-12 | 1976-01-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-01-10 | 1979-07-12 | 1980-01-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-01-10 | 1983-07-12 | 1984-01-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |