US3980386A
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Electrical connector with molded pin protector
Assignee: Northrop Grumman Guidance and Electronics Co Inc
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Filing: 1975-01-06
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Granted: 1976-09-14
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Expires: 1995-01-06
Abstract
Abstract An electrical connector is shown having a pin protector molded into its connector housing. The protector has a plurality of elongated, stamped apertures along one edge formed with offset perimeters which extend into the molded housing for increasing the contact surface between the housing and pin protector molded therein.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank G. Spadoni, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 23:25
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/46; H01R13/502; H01R13/504
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
A miniature electrical connector comprising: a molded housing; a plurality of conductive pins mounted in said molded housing; a planar pin protector mounted on said molded housing having first and second opposing parallel planar surfaces with a plurality of elongated apertures therein; said planar pin protector having internally offset perimeter forming portions extending from the plane of said planar pin protector toward said elongated apertures therein to form first and second parallel housing engaging shouldered surfaces integral with said first and second opposing parallel planar surfaces and extending out of said planes of said surfaces and into said molded housing to terminate at the perimeter of each of said apertures; and said molded housing having pin protector engaging surfaces molded around and through said elongated apertures for engaging said first and second parallel housing engaging shouldered surfaces and retaining said pin protector on said housing against forces normal and parallel to the plane thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
154 words
A miniature electrical connector comprising: a molded housing; a plurality of conductive pins mounted in said molded housing; a planar pin protector mounted on said molded housing having first and second opposing parallel planar surfaces with a plurality of elongated apertures therein; said planar pin protector having internally offset perimeter forming portions extending from the plane of said planar pin protector toward said elongated apertures therein to form first and second parallel housing engaging shouldered surfaces integral with said first and second opposing parallel planar surfaces and extending out of said planes of said surfaces and into said molded housing to terminate at the perimeter of each of said apertures; and said molded housing having pin protector engaging surfaces molded around and through said elongated apertures for engaging said first and second parallel housing engaging shouldered surfaces and retaining said pin protector on said housing against forces normal and parallel to the plane thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
45 words
A miniature electrical connector as claimed in claim 1 wherein said internally offset perimeter forming portions that form first and second parallel housing engaging shouldered surfaces are offset at an angle to said first and second opposing parallel planar surfaces of said planar pin protector.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
80 words
A miniature electrical connector as claimed in claim 1 wherein said internally offset perimeter forming portions that form first and second parallel housing engaging shouldered surfaces are offset into a second plane parallel to said planar pin protector wherein a portion of said first parallel housing engaging shouldered surface is parallel to said planar pin protector and a portion of said second parallel housing engaging shouldered surface is perpendicular to said planar pin protector and extends into said molded housing.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
A miniature electrical connector as claimed in claim 1 wherein each of said elongated apertures is five times longer than its width and each of said internally offset perimeter forming portions is four times longer than its width.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
69 words
A miniature electrical connector as claimed in claim 1 wherein said planar pin protector is first formed with an inner surface line parallel and closely spaced to said elongated apertures and said internally offset perimeter forming portions formed within said planar pin protector and then separated along said inner surface line to form an outer edge of said planar pin protector closely spaced to said apertures and offset portions.
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) | 1979-09-14 | 1980-03-15 | 1980-09-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-09-14 | 1984-03-15 | 1984-09-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-09-14 | 1988-03-15 | 1988-09-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |