US3769679A
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Apparatus for manufacturing connector terminals
Assignee: ELAB CORP
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Filing: 1972-07-05
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Granted: 1973-11-06
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Expires: 1992-07-05
Abstract
Abstract A plurality of elecrical connector terminals are formed as part of a common metal strip. The terminals are first inserted into prepunched holes in a mounting board while they are still attached to one another as part of the strip. The terminals are next all press fit simultaneously into the mounting board holes. The strip which connects them together is then broken free and discarded to separate the terminals from one another and leave the individual connector terminals mounted in the board.
Inventors
- 👤 J Kendall
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 18:31
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R43/00; H01R43/20; H01R43/205; H05; H05K; H05K13/00; H05K13/04; H05K13/0478; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/51; Y10T29/5176; Y10T29/53; Y10T29/5313; Y10T29/53174
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
61 words
An apparatus for inserting contact terminals into receiving apertures in a circuit board comprising: means for press fitting a selected number of terminals joined to one another as part of a common support strip of terminals into receiving apertures in a circuit board; and means for severing said common support strip from said terminals to separate the terminals from one another.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
61 words
An apparatus for inserting contact terminals into receiving apertures in a circuit board comprising: means for press fitting a selected number of terminals joined to one another as part of a common support strip of terminals into receiving apertures in a circuit board; and means for severing said common support strip from said terminals to separate the terminals from one another.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
An apparatus for inserting contact terminals into receiving apertures in a circuit board as set forth in claim 1 wherein: said means for press fitting said strip of contacts includes an air cylinder.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
An apparatus for inserting contact terminals into receiving apertures in a circuit board as set forth in claim 1 which also includes: means for supporting said circuit board and guiding the shanks of said contact terminals during insertion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
59 words
An apparatus for inserting contact terminals into receiving apertures in a circuit board as set forth in claim 1 wherein said press fitting means includes an insertion tool which comprises: means for engaging the common support section of said contacts; and finger means extending into the interstices between adjacent contact terminals to press the terminals into the receiving apertures.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3676926A
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US3711922A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-11-05 | 1977-05-07 | 1977-11-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-11-05 | 1981-05-07 | 1981-11-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-11-05 | 1985-05-07 | 1985-11-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |