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US3842389A
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Field repairable high voltage connector
Assignee: TE Connectivity Corp
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Filing: 1973-08-23
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Granted: 1974-10-15
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Expires: 1993-08-23
Abstract
Abstract The disclosure relates to a high voltage, multi-lead connector which is readily repaired in the field and requires a minimum of tools of the type ordinarily carried by a repairman. The connector comprises a clam shell housing having a plurality of grooves therein for receiving boots therein, the central portion of each groove having a different length enlargement for easily positioning wires in their proper location. This is accomplished by providing boots which mate with the grooves. The boot is formed of a resilient material such as silicon rubber and includes an enlarged central region for mating with one of the grooves in the clam shell, a shoulder for abutting the wire insulation to provide a stop and a key or indentation for receiving a shoulder in the terminal for locking the terminal therein. The boot also includes an integral O-ring positioned at the forward end of the clam shell for providing the normal sealing function when mated with a mating unit in well known manner.
Inventors
- 👤 D Glover
- 👤 K Kopenhaver
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 10:53
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/46; H01R13/53; H01R13/64
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
A high voltage connector which comprises, a. a socket including a pair of mating housing portions, each housing portion having plural sets of grooves which mate with plural sets of grooves in the other housing portion, b. a resilient boot positioned in a mating pair of said grooves, said boot including a pair of spaced O-rings integral therewith, one of said O-rings positioned intermediate the two axial ends of said groove and the other O-ring positioned beyond and in intimate contact with one end of said groove, said one of said O-rings forming a seal with said housing portions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
A high voltage connector which comprises, a. a socket including a pair of mating housing portions, each housing portion having plural sets of grooves which mate with plural sets of grooves in the other housing portion, b. a resilient boot positioned in a mating pair of said grooves, said boot including a pair of spaced O-rings integral therewith, one of said O-rings positioned intermediate the two axial ends of said groove and the other O-ring positioned beyond and in intimate contact with one end of said groove, said one of said O-rings forming a seal with said housing portions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
A high voltage connector as set forth in claim 1 wherein said boot includes a tapered nose extending outward from said other of said O-rings.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
A high voltage connector as set forth in claim 1 wherein said boot includes a hollow interior region, said hollow region including an indentation and a shoulder spaced from said indentation in a direction opposite from said other O-ring.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
A high voltage connector as set forth in claim 2 wherein said boot includes a hollow interior region, said hollow region including an indentation and a shoulder spaced from said indentation in a direction opposite from said other O-ring.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
40 words
A high voltage connector as set forth in claim 3 further including a terminal having a key and a wire having insulation thereon coupled to said terminal, said key being locked in said indentation and said insulation abutting said shoulder.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
40 words
A high voltage connector as set forth in claim 4 further including a terminal having a key and a wire having insulation thereon coupled to said terminal, said key being locked in said indentation and said insulation abutting said shoulder.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
A high voltage connector as set forth in claim 5 wherein said boot includes a large area neck portion in compression over sAid insulation.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
A high voltage connector as set forth in claim 6 wherein said boot includes a large area neck portion in compression over said insulation.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
A high voltage connector as set forth in claim 1 further including receptacle means in sealing relation with said other O-ring.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
21 words
A high voltage connector as set forth in claim 3 further including receptacle means in sealing relation with said other O-ring.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
21 words
A high voltage connector as set forth in claim 5 further including receptacle means in sealing relation with said other O-ring.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
21 words
A high voltage connector as set forth in claim 7 further including receptacle means in sealing relation with said other O-ring.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
33 words
A high voltage connector as set forth in claim 2 further including receptacle means in sealing relation with said other O-ring and said tapered nose and deforming said O-ring and said tapered nose.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
33 words
A high voltage connector as set forth in claim 4 further including receptacle means in sealing relation with said other O-ring and said tapered nose and deforming said O-ring and said tapered nose.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
33 words
A high voltage connector as set forth in claim 6 further including receptacle means in sealing relation with said other O-ring and said tapered nose and deforming said O-ring and said tapered nose.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
33 words
A high voltage connector as set forth in claim 8 further including receptacle means in sealing relation with said other O-ring and said tapered nose and deforming said O-ring and said tapered nose.
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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) | 1977-10-14 | 1978-04-15 | 1978-10-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-10-14 | 1982-04-15 | 1982-10-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-10-14 | 1986-04-15 | 1986-10-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |