US3611273A
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Multiwire shielded cable connector
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-03-26
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Granted: 1971-10-05
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Expires: 1989-03-26
Abstract
Abstract The present device is a combination of elements and features an insert member made of electrically insulating material in which a plurality of electrical conductor elements are disposed. Each conductor protrudes from the insert and is available for connection to an associated wire of a multiwire shielded cable. A hollow housing member is included in the combination which is formed with internal protrusions relief One of the protrusions snaps into and interlocks with a groove formed in the insert member and the other protrusion comprises a key which meshes with a keyway in the insert member. The latter protrusion provides an alignment means for aligning the housing member with the insert element and conductor elements of the connector assembly when it is engaged with another connector assembly. In addition the housing member has an aperture therein which serves as a means to solder or metallically fuse the housing member to the shield of the cable so that the housing member becomes the strain relief element as well as the protecting and alignment element.
Inventors
- 👤 Vernon F Alibert
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 23:30
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/648; H01R13/658; H01R13/6581; H01R13/6585; H01R13/6589; H01R13/6591; H01R13/6592
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
290 words
A connector device for a multiwire shielded cable comprising in combination: a hollow cylindrically shaped housing member having a first aperture located at one end thereof and a second aperture located at the other end thereof, said second aperture being formed to be approximately the same diameter as the shielded cable with which said connector device is used; a first internal protrusion formed substantially parallel to the axis of said cylindrically shaped housing member with said first internal protrusion starting at said first aperture; a second internal protrusion formed circumferentially within said housing member and toward said first aperture end; insert means being formed substantially cylindrically with a diameter that is slightly less than the diameter of said first aperture of said hollow cylindrically shaped housing member, said insert means having first and second ends; an plurality of electrical conductoRs disposed in said insert means and protruding from said second end and adapted to be connected respectively to different ones of the wires of a multiwire shielded cable with which said connector is used; and said insert means having first and second grooves, said first groove shaped to fit with said first protrusion and formed to start at said second end of said insert means, whereby said insert means can be inserted within said hollow cylindrically shaped housing member, after said electrical conductors have been connected to said wires of said multiwire shielded cable by passing said first aperture of said hollow cylindrically shaped housing member over said second end of said insert means, being guided by said first protrusion being meshed with said first groove and whereby said insert means can be interlocked with said hollow cylindrically shaped housing member by meshing said second protrusion with said second groove.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
290 words
A connector device for a multiwire shielded cable comprising in combination: a hollow cylindrically shaped housing member having a first aperture located at one end thereof and a second aperture located at the other end thereof, said second aperture being formed to be approximately the same diameter as the shielded cable with which said connector device is used; a first internal protrusion formed substantially parallel to the axis of said cylindrically shaped housing member with said first internal protrusion starting at said first aperture; a second internal protrusion formed circumferentially within said housing member and toward said first aperture end; insert means being formed substantially cylindrically with a diameter that is slightly less than the diameter of said first aperture of said hollow cylindrically shaped housing member, said insert means having first and second ends; an plurality of electrical conductoRs disposed in said insert means and protruding from said second end and adapted to be connected respectively to different ones of the wires of a multiwire shielded cable with which said connector is used; and said insert means having first and second grooves, said first groove shaped to fit with said first protrusion and formed to start at said second end of said insert means, whereby said insert means can be inserted within said hollow cylindrically shaped housing member, after said electrical conductors have been connected to said wires of said multiwire shielded cable by passing said first aperture of said hollow cylindrically shaped housing member over said second end of said insert means, being guided by said first protrusion being meshed with said first groove and whereby said insert means can be interlocked with said hollow cylindrically shaped housing member by meshing said second protrusion with said second groove.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
59 words
A connector device according to claim 1 wherein there is further included a third aperture disposed in the circumferential surface of said housing means and toward said second aperture end whereby when the wires of a multiwire shielded cable are connected to said electrical conductors said housing means can be metallically bonded to the shield of said shielded cable.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
56 words
A connector device according to claim 1 wherein there is further included a third protrusion located at approximately said second aperture end and formed circumferentially around the housing means, the inside diameter of said third protrusion being approximately the same value as the outside diameter dimension of the cable with which said connector device is used.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-10-04 | 1975-04-05 | 1975-10-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-10-04 | 1979-04-05 | 1979-10-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-10-04 | 1983-04-05 | 1983-10-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |