US4174877A
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Connector for flat cable
Assignee: FCI Americas Technology LLC
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Filing: 1977-12-19
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Granted: 1979-11-20
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Expires: 1997-12-19
Abstract
Abstract A connector with a dielectric casing that accommodates plural terminals. The terminals have insulation-piercing and pin-receiving contacts for establishing interconnections between a flat cable and plural conductive pins on a circuit element.
Inventors
- 👤 Wilhelmus T. Foederer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 12:46
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R4/00; H01R4/24; H01R4/2416; H01R4/2445; H01R4/245; H01R12/00; H01R12/70; H01R12/77; H01R13/00; H01R13/02; H01R13/10; H01R13/11; H01R13/112; H01R13/40; H01R13/42; H01R13/428; H01R13/432; H01R13/46; H01R13/50; H01R13/62; H01R13/629
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
A connector comprising a dielectric casing having plural cavities and a conductive terminal in each cavity, said casing having an integral guide block disposed longitudinally in each cavity, said guide block comprised of spaced rails having a pin-receiving passage therebetween, said casing further having a transverse slot for a flat cable, each terminal having an elongated mounting portion in the shape of a channel with side walls and a center strip, tines projecting from said side walls at one end of the mounting portion, said side walls being slidable on said rails, said center strip having a length extending beyond and bent across the mounting portion at its other end, said length having a longitudinal slot and a pin-receiving hole formed as an enlargement of the slot.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
A connector comprising a dielectric casing having plural cavities and a conductive terminal in each cavity, said casing having an integral guide block disposed longitudinally in each cavity, said guide block comprised of spaced rails having a pin-receiving passage therebetween, said casing further having a transverse slot for a flat cable, each terminal having an elongated mounting portion in the shape of a channel with side walls and a center strip, tines projecting from said side walls at one end of the mounting portion, said side walls being slidable on said rails, said center strip having a length extending beyond and bent across the mounting portion at its other end, said length having a longitudinal slot and a pin-receiving hole formed as an enlargement of the slot.
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) | 1982-11-19 | 1983-05-21 | 1983-11-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-11-19 | 1987-05-21 | 1987-11-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-11-19 | 1991-05-21 | 1991-11-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |