US3581271A
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Unit having contact protective means
Assignee: Amphenol Corp
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Filing: 1969-05-07
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Granted: 1971-05-25
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Expires: 1989-05-07
Abstract
Abstract CONTACT UNIT ADAPTED FOR INSERTION IN AN INTERNAL PASSAGE OF A CONNECTOR BODY AND INCLUDING A RESILIENT SPRING METAL CONTACT ENGAGEABLE WITH A MATING CONTACT AND SUBSTANTIALLY ENVELOPED WITHIN A PROTECTIVE HOUSING TO PREVENT DAMAGE THERETO. THE HOUSING, CONTACT AND TERMINAL MEANS ARE PREFERABLY INTEGRAL WITH A METAL BODY AND FORMED FROM A ONE-PIECE SHEET METAL STAMPING.
Inventors
- 👤 Heinz Knitter
- 👤 Josef Veszelik
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 05:49
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/02; H01R13/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
31 words
A contact unit as defined in claim 1, further including a rigidifying rib in said rearward end portion of said contact element and in the adjacent portion of said front wall.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
24 words
A contact unit as defined in claim 1, further including a rear wall disposed opposite said front wall and joining said pair of sidewalls.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
A contact unit as defined in claim 3, further including a resilient locking tab extending from one of said walls and engaging a shoulder on said insulating body to retain said contact unit in said first passage.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
A contact unit as defined in claim 4, wherein said locking tab extends from and is integrally connected to said rear wall.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
A contact unit as defined in claim 5, wherein said insulating body further includes another passage extending to said shoulder for receiving a tool to release said locking tab so that said contact unit can be withdrawn from said first passage.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
A contact unit as defined in claim 5, further including a stop tab extending from one of said sidewalls and engageable by said contact element to limit the movement of said contact element in projecting through said slot.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
87 words
A contact unit as defined in claim 7, said forward end portion of said contact element comprising a first section extending angularly forwardly and outwardly, a second section extending angularly forwardly and inwardly from said first section, a third section extending rearwardly from said second section with smoothly rounded corners at the junction between said first and second sections and at the junction between said second and third sections, and a fourth section joining said first section and said rearward end portion for engaging said stop tab.
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) | 1974-05-24 | 1974-11-23 | 1975-05-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-05-24 | 1978-11-23 | 1979-05-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-05-24 | 1982-11-23 | 1983-05-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |