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US3848164A
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Capacitive electrical connectors
Assignee: Raychem Corp
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Filing: 1972-07-11
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Granted: 1974-11-12
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Expires: 1992-07-11
Abstract
Abstract Electrical connectors, such as of a type useful for connecting circuit cards or modules to other electronic equipment, are disclosed herein. An exemplary connector includes an electrically conductive block adapted to be physically and electrically coupled with a circuit board and removably connected with respect to a second electrically conductive block. The latter block is adapted to be coupled to various electrical conductors, such as coaxial cables, ground and power plugs, or the like. The blocks are mounted in capacitive relationship and are also electrically connected to provide a direct current path.
Inventors
- 👤 R Otte
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 04:53
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R24/00; H01R24/38; H01R24/40; H01R24/52; H01R2103/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
207 words
An electrical connector for providing a make-and-break connection between first electrical apparatus having a first set of electrical signal conductors, at least one of which comprises a common voltage node of said first electrical apparatus, and second electrical apparatus having a second set of electrical signal conductors, at least one of which comprises a common voltage node of said second electrical apparatus, comprising first electrically conductive block means for electrical connection to the voltage node of said first electrical apparatus, second electrically conductive block means including means for electrical connection to the voltage node of said second electrical apparatus, said first and second block means being physically mounted together with adjacent surfaces thereof separated only by a dielectric but closely contiguous to one another and forming a capacitance for providing capacitive coupling for carrying an alternating current snal from the voltage node of said second electrical apparatus to the voltage node of said first electrical apparatus, and at least another of the first signal conductors being electrically connected to at least another of the second signal conductors when said first and second block means are so mounted together, and coupling means electrically connecting together said first and second block means for providing a direct current path therebetween.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
207 words
An electrical connector for providing a make-and-break connection between first electrical apparatus having a first set of electrical signal conductors, at least one of which comprises a common voltage node of said first electrical apparatus, and second electrical apparatus having a second set of electrical signal conductors, at least one of which comprises a common voltage node of said second electrical apparatus, comprising first electrically conductive block means for electrical connection to the voltage node of said first electrical apparatus, second electrically conductive block means including means for electrical connection to the voltage node of said second electrical apparatus, said first and second block means being physically mounted together with adjacent surfaces thereof separated only by a dielectric but closely contiguous to one another and forming a capacitance for providing capacitive coupling for carrying an alternating current snal from the voltage node of said second electrical apparatus to the voltage node of said first electrical apparatus, and at least another of the first signal conductors being electrically connected to at least another of the second signal conductors when said first and second block means are so mounted together, and coupling means electrically connecting together said first and second block means for providing a direct current path therebetween.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
An elecTrical connector as in claim 1 wherein said adjacent surfaces of said first and second block means are substantially flat and parallel and have a spacing therebetween up to approximately 0.010 of an inch.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
An electrical connector as in claim 1 wherein said dielectric comprises a layer of insulation material between said adjacent surfaces of said first and second block means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
An electrical connector as in claim 1 wherein said dielectric compises a layer of high dielectric material between said adjacent surfaces of said first and second block means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
An electrical connector as in claim 2 wherein said dielectric comprises a layer of insulation material between said adjacent surfaces of said first and second block means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
147 words
An electrical connector for electrically connecting an electrical device with electrical equipment comprising first electrically conductive block means for coupling with an electrical device by pins of said device, said first block means having a first face, second electrically conductive block means including means for coupling by pins and the like to electrical equipment, at least one of said pins including a connector having a conductor for conveying an alternating current shield signal or ground signal to said second block means, and said second block means having a first face, said first and second block means being physically mounted together with their first faces closely contiguous to one another separated only by a dielectric and forming a capacitance for carrying an alternating current shield or ground signal therebetween, and coupling means electrically connecting together said first and second block means and providing a direct current path therebetween.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
147 words
An electrical connector for electrically connecting an electrical device with electrical equipment comprising first electrically conductive block means for coupling with an electrical device by pins of said device, said first block means having a first face, second electrically conductive block means including means for coupling by pins and the like to electrical equipment, at least one of said pins including a connector having a conductor for conveying an alternating current shield signal or ground signal to said second block means, and said second block means having a first face, said first and second block means being physically mounted together with their first faces closely contiguous to one another separated only by a dielectric and forming a capacitance for carrying an alternating current shield or ground signal therebetween, and coupling means electrically connecting together said first and second block means and providing a direct current path therebetween.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
163 words
An electrical connector for electrically connecting an electrical device with electrical equipment comprising first electrically conductve block means for coupling with an electrical device by pins of said device, said first block means having a first face, second electrically conductive block means including means for coupling by pins and the like to electrical equipment, at least one of said pins including a connector having a conductor for conveying an alternating current shield signal or ground signal to said second block means, and said second block means having a first face, said first and second block means being physically mounted together with their first faces closely contiguous to one another separated only by a dielectric and forming a capacitance for carrying an alternating current shield or ground signal therebetween, a layer of insulation between said first faces of said first and second block means, and coupling means electrically connecting together said first and second block means and for providing a direct current path therebetween.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
163 words
An electrical connector for electrically connecting an electrical device with electrical equipment comprising first electrically conductve block means for coupling with an electrical device by pins of said device, said first block means having a first face, second electrically conductive block means including means for coupling by pins and the like to electrical equipment, at least one of said pins including a connector having a conductor for conveying an alternating current shield signal or ground signal to said second block means, and said second block means having a first face, said first and second block means being physically mounted together with their first faces closely contiguous to one another separated only by a dielectric and forming a capacitance for carrying an alternating current shield or ground signal therebetween, a layer of insulation between said first faces of said first and second block means, and coupling means electrically connecting together said first and second block means and for providing a direct current path therebetween.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
173 words
An electrical connector for electrically interconnecting two electrical devices comprising a first electrically conductive block for coupling with contact pins of an electrical device such as a circuit board or the like, said first block being electrically coupled with a ground plane of said electrical device, and said first block having a first face, a second electrically conductive block having guides for receiving plugs, at least some of which includes coaxial cable plugs, and said second block having a first face physically mounted closely contiguous to said first face of said first block and separated only by a dielectric to form a capacitance serving to convey alternating current shield signals from the shield of a coaxial cable connected with a coaxial cable plug through said second block to said first block and from there to said ground plane, said dielectric comprising a layer of insulation between said first faces of said first and second blocks, and coupling means electrically connecting together said first and second blocks and providing a direct current path therebetween.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
173 words
An electrical connector for electrically interconnecting two electrical devices comprising a first electrically conductive block for coupling with contact pins of an electrical device such as a circuit board or the like, said first block being electrically coupled with a ground plane of said electrical device, and said first block having a first face, a second electrically conductive block having guides for receiving plugs, at least some of which includes coaxial cable plugs, and said second block having a first face physically mounted closely contiguous to said first face of said first block and separated only by a dielectric to form a capacitance serving to convey alternating current shield signals from the shield of a coaxial cable connected with a coaxial cable plug through said second block to said first block and from there to said ground plane, said dielectric comprising a layer of insulation between said first faces of said first and second blocks, and coupling means electrically connecting together said first and second blocks and providing a direct current path therebetween.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
196 words
An electrical connector for proViding a make-and-break connection between first electrical apparatus having a first set of electrical signal conductors, at least one of which comprises a ground plane of said first electrical apparatus, and second electrical apparatus having a second set of electrical signal conductors, at least one of which comprises a ground plane of said second electrical apparatus, comprising, first electrically conductive block means for electrical connection to said ground plane of said first electrical apparatus, second electrically conductive block means including means for electrical connection to the ground plane of said second electrical apparatus, said first and second block means being physically mounted together with adjacent surfaces thereof separated only by a dielectric, but closely contiguous to one another, and forming a capacitance for providing capacitive coupling for carrying an alternating current signal from the ground plane of said first electrical apparatus, and at least another of the first signal conductors being electrically connected to at least another of the second signal conductors when said first and second block means are so mounted together, and coupling means electrically connecting together said first and second block means for providing a direct current path therebetween.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
196 words
An electrical connector for proViding a make-and-break connection between first electrical apparatus having a first set of electrical signal conductors, at least one of which comprises a ground plane of said first electrical apparatus, and second electrical apparatus having a second set of electrical signal conductors, at least one of which comprises a ground plane of said second electrical apparatus, comprising, first electrically conductive block means for electrical connection to said ground plane of said first electrical apparatus, second electrically conductive block means including means for electrical connection to the ground plane of said second electrical apparatus, said first and second block means being physically mounted together with adjacent surfaces thereof separated only by a dielectric, but closely contiguous to one another, and forming a capacitance for providing capacitive coupling for carrying an alternating current signal from the ground plane of said first electrical apparatus, and at least another of the first signal conductors being electrically connected to at least another of the second signal conductors when said first and second block means are so mounted together, and coupling means electrically connecting together said first and second block means for providing a direct current path therebetween.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-11-11 | 1978-05-13 | 1978-11-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-11-11 | 1982-05-13 | 1982-11-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-11-11 | 1986-05-13 | 1986-11-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |