US3869185A
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Electrical connector assembly
Assignee: TE Connectivity Corp
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Filing: 1974-03-18
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Granted: 1975-03-04
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Expires: 1994-03-18
Abstract
Abstract An electrical connector assembly comprises a first hollow insulating housing having an aperture which provides access to the hollow interior for a second insulating housing carrying a plurality of aligned rows of spaced electrical contacts which engage aligned rows of spaced electrical contacts in the hollow interior. The contacts of the second housing are guided between the contacts of the first housing, a cam surface on the second housing cooperates with a cam surface on the first housing so that when the second housing reaches a predetermined position within the interior of the first housing, the contacts of the second housing are aligned with the contacts of the first housing and the surfaces of the first and second housings cooperate so that on further axial movement of the second housing the contacts engage.
Inventors
- 👤 Wladimiro Teagno
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 09:49
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R12/00; H01R12/70; H01R12/77; H01R12/777; H01R2107/00; H01R31/00; H01R31/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
208 words
An electrical connector assembly comprising a first hollow insulating housing having an aperture which provides access to the hollow interior for a second insulating housing carrying a plurality of aligned rows of spaced electrical contacts which engage aligned rows of spaced electrical contacts in the hollow interior, the rows of contacts extending at right angles to the axial direction of movement of the second housing within the inTerior of the first housing on engagement and disengagement of the housings, surface means on the first and second housings cooperating so that on initial axial movement of the second housing within the interior of the first housing on assembly of the housings, the contacts of the second housing are guided between the contacts of the first housing, a cam surface means on the second housing cooperating with a cam surface means on the first housing so that when the second housing reaches a predetermined position within the interior of the first housing, the second housing moves laterally relative to the first housing to align the contacts of the housings and further surface means on the first and second housings cooperating so that on further axial movement of the second housing within the interior of the first housing, the contacts engage.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
208 words
An electrical connector assembly comprising a first hollow insulating housing having an aperture which provides access to the hollow interior for a second insulating housing carrying a plurality of aligned rows of spaced electrical contacts which engage aligned rows of spaced electrical contacts in the hollow interior, the rows of contacts extending at right angles to the axial direction of movement of the second housing within the inTerior of the first housing on engagement and disengagement of the housings, surface means on the first and second housings cooperating so that on initial axial movement of the second housing within the interior of the first housing on assembly of the housings, the contacts of the second housing are guided between the contacts of the first housing, a cam surface means on the second housing cooperating with a cam surface means on the first housing so that when the second housing reaches a predetermined position within the interior of the first housing, the second housing moves laterally relative to the first housing to align the contacts of the housings and further surface means on the first and second housings cooperating so that on further axial movement of the second housing within the interior of the first housing, the contacts engage.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
74 words
An electrical connector assembly as claimed in claim 1, in which the further axial movement of the second housing is effected by a member having an open-ended slot and rotatably mounted on the first housing, which slot in a first position of a member receives a peg rigidly mounted on the second housing, rotation of the member towards a second position causing the peg to transmit the further axial movement to the second housing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
51 words
An electrical connector assembly as claimed in claim 1, in which the aligned rows of spaced electrical contacts in the hollow interior of the first housing extend from one or more further housings releasably connectible to the first housing, through apertures in the first housing and communicating with the hollow interior.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
An electrical connector assembly as claimed in claim 1 in which the first housing has an external flange for mounting said first housing to a support panel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
An electrical connector assembly as claimed in claim 4, in which the flange is joined to the first housing at an angle other than a right-angle.
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) | 1978-03-03 | 1978-09-02 | 1979-03-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-03-03 | 1982-09-02 | 1983-03-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-03-03 | 1986-09-02 | 1987-03-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |