US3705378A
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Cover for feed-through connector
Assignee: Bunker Ramo Corp
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Filing: 1971-03-24
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Granted: 1972-12-05
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Expires: 1991-03-24
Abstract
Abstract In a double-ended, or feed-through, connector wherein a pair of connector members are arranged back-to-back, for reception of cable plugs, a pair of preformed covers, such as of plastic, of identical construction having elements symmetrically arranged, and fitted on opposite sides of the connector members, frictionally fitted together, and together enclosing the space between the connector members and the connecting elements in that space.
Inventors
- 👤 Luejene Elkins
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 14:19
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R31/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
259 words
A connector unit comprising in combination, a pair of connector members disposed in back-to-back relation with a space therebetween, each including contacts with elements exposed on the outer sides of the connector members directed outwardly from each other for engagement by other contacts, and elements disposed in such space and directed toward each other, conductors in said space interconnecting the elements of the contacts in the connector members, connector members lying in what is essentially a plane, the connector members having flanges at the ends thereof lying in parallel planes perpendicular to the plane of the connector members, cover means including a pair of identical and symmetrical cover members, having planar elements covering the space between the connector members on opposite sides thereof, and those planar elements having end elements directed toward each other and enclosing said space at the ends thereof, each cover member including an interlocking element at each of its corners, each interlocking element including a pair of transversely spaced ribs forming a groove therebetween, the cover members being positioned on opposite sides of the connector members with the flanges of the connector members received in the grooves of the interlocking elements of the cover members whereby to restrain transverse displacement of the connector members relative to the cover members and relative to each other, and the cover members having end flanges which interengage as between the cover members forming enclosing means at the ends of the space between the connector members whereby the cover members completely surround and enclose the space between the connector members.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
259 words
A connector unit comprising in combination, a pair of connector members disposed in back-to-back relation with a space therebetween, each including contacts with elements exposed on the outer sides of the connector members directed outwardly from each other for engagement by other contacts, and elements disposed in such space and directed toward each other, conductors in said space interconnecting the elements of the contacts in the connector members, connector members lying in what is essentially a plane, the connector members having flanges at the ends thereof lying in parallel planes perpendicular to the plane of the connector members, cover means including a pair of identical and symmetrical cover members, having planar elements covering the space between the connector members on opposite sides thereof, and those planar elements having end elements directed toward each other and enclosing said space at the ends thereof, each cover member including an interlocking element at each of its corners, each interlocking element including a pair of transversely spaced ribs forming a groove therebetween, the cover members being positioned on opposite sides of the connector members with the flanges of the connector members received in the grooves of the interlocking elements of the cover members whereby to restrain transverse displacement of the connector members relative to the cover members and relative to each other, and the cover members having end flanges which interengage as between the cover members forming enclosing means at the ends of the space between the connector members whereby the cover members completely surround and enclose the space between the connector members.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
128 words
Cover means for a double ended connector of the kind including a pair of connector members arranged back-to-back with oppositely outwardly exposed contacts for detachable engagement by other contacts, and a space between the connector members with conductors in the space interconnecting respective contacts in the connector members, said cover means comprising, a pair of preformed cover members identical in construction, positioned on opposite sides of said space in engagement with the connector members, and having locking elements including projections and recesses on each of the cover members, frictionally interengaged for connecting them together, the cover members when so in place enclosing the opposite sides of said space, said projections and recesses being of L-shape in cross-section whereby to provide increased strength in each of opposite transverse directions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
128 words
Cover means for a double ended connector of the kind including a pair of connector members arranged back-to-back with oppositely outwardly exposed contacts for detachable engagement by other contacts, and a space between the connector members with conductors in the space interconnecting respective contacts in the connector members, said cover means comprising, a pair of preformed cover members identical in construction, positioned on opposite sides of said space in engagement with the connector members, and having locking elements including projections and recesses on each of the cover members, frictionally interengaged for connecting them together, the cover members when so in place enclosing the opposite sides of said space, said projections and recesses being of L-shape in cross-section whereby to provide increased strength in each of opposite transverse directions.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
166 words
Cover means for a double ended connector of the kind including a pair of connector members arranged back-to-back with oppositely outwardly exposed contacts for detachable engagement by other contacts, and a space between the connector members with conductors in the space interconnecting respective contacts in the connector members, where said connector members each have a flange extending longitudinally beyond the remaining portions of the connector member, said cover means comprising, a pair of preformed cover members identical in construction, positioned on opposite sides of said space in engagement with the connector members, said cover members being approximately rectangular with four corners, and having at each corner an interlocking element including a pair of transversely spaced ribs forming a groove therebetween, the cover members being so dimensioned and proportioned that the flanges of the connector members are received in said grooves, and the interengagement between the flanges and the grooves provides interlock between the cover members and connector members restraining relative transverse movement between the connector members.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
166 words
Cover means for a double ended connector of the kind including a pair of connector members arranged back-to-back with oppositely outwardly exposed contacts for detachable engagement by other contacts, and a space between the connector members with conductors in the space interconnecting respective contacts in the connector members, where said connector members each have a flange extending longitudinally beyond the remaining portions of the connector member, said cover means comprising, a pair of preformed cover members identical in construction, positioned on opposite sides of said space in engagement with the connector members, said cover members being approximately rectangular with four corners, and having at each corner an interlocking element including a pair of transversely spaced ribs forming a groove therebetween, the cover members being so dimensioned and proportioned that the flanges of the connector members are received in said grooves, and the interengagement between the flanges and the grooves provides interlock between the cover members and connector members restraining relative transverse movement between the connector members.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
160 words
A cover member for use in conjunction with double-ended connector means comprising, a single unitary member including a main body portion generally in the form of a planar member of generally rectangular conformation with four corners, having an outer plane surface and having an inner surface provided with interlocking elements including an interlocking formation at each end of said planar member, each interlocking formation including a projection extending perpendicularly from the body portion and a recess in the body portion adjacent to the projection, the projections and recesses being disposed in a symmetrical pattern around a central axis perpendicular to the plane of the body member, the projections and recesses as viewed in direction perpendicular to the plane of the body member each being of L-shape, whereby to provide maximum strength in both of mutually transverse directions, and being dimensioned for interference fitting, whereby a pair of such cover members can be interconnected by inserting the projections into the recesses.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
160 words
A cover member for use in conjunction with double-ended connector means comprising, a single unitary member including a main body portion generally in the form of a planar member of generally rectangular conformation with four corners, having an outer plane surface and having an inner surface provided with interlocking elements including an interlocking formation at each end of said planar member, each interlocking formation including a projection extending perpendicularly from the body portion and a recess in the body portion adjacent to the projection, the projections and recesses being disposed in a symmetrical pattern around a central axis perpendicular to the plane of the body member, the projections and recesses as viewed in direction perpendicular to the plane of the body member each being of L-shape, whereby to provide maximum strength in both of mutually transverse directions, and being dimensioned for interference fitting, whereby a pair of such cover members can be interconnected by inserting the projections into the recesses.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
41 words
A cover member according to claim 4 which also includes connector flange engaging formation at each of its four corners, each such formation including a pair of transversely spaced ribs forming a groove therebetween, the several grooves extending in parallel directions.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1975-12-05 | 1976-06-05 | 1976-12-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-12-05 | 1980-06-05 | 1980-12-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-12-05 | 1984-06-05 | 1984-12-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |