US3740693A
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Bus bar with integral terminals
Assignee: RCA Corp
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Filing: 1971-05-24
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Granted: 1973-06-19
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Expires: 1991-05-24
Abstract
Abstract A bus bar is provided having terminals formed from and integral with the bus bar for interconnection to high density arrayed wire wrap terminals. The current carrying cross-sectional area of the bus bar is provided with any preselected width or thickness regardless of the terminal cross-sectional area, the dimensions defining the terminal cross-sectional area being less than either the width or thickness dimensions of the bus bar. Additionally, the width and thickness dimensions of the bus bar are preselected in accordance with the current carrying requirements of the bus bar independently of the terminal cross-section dimensions without affecting the integrity of the connection of the terminals to the bus bar.
Inventors
- 👤 J Gorman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 06:23
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R4/00; H01R4/10; H01R4/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
92 words
A bus bar, comprising: a sheet of soft copper of a given thickness folded upon itself to form at least two elongated, parallel contiguous layers, one of said layers having a plurality of parallel edges, and a plurality of terminals extending from each of said parallel edges, said terminals being formed from and integral with said sheet, said terminals each having a given cross-section, one dimension of said cross-section being coplanar with the layer from which that terminal extends, said one dimension being no Greater than the other dimension of said cross-section.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
92 words
A bus bar, comprising: a sheet of soft copper of a given thickness folded upon itself to form at least two elongated, parallel contiguous layers, one of said layers having a plurality of parallel edges, and a plurality of terminals extending from each of said parallel edges, said terminals being formed from and integral with said sheet, said terminals each having a given cross-section, one dimension of said cross-section being coplanar with the layer from which that terminal extends, said one dimension being no Greater than the other dimension of said cross-section.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
125 words
A bus bar for the distribution of power or DC to high frequency signals comprising: a sheet of conductive material of a given thickness folded upon itself to form at least two elongated layers each having a transverse edge and a longitudinal edge, and a plurality of electrical terminals extending from said bar at a plurality of said edges, at least two of which are parallel, said terminals each being formed from and integral with said sheet, said terminals each having a given cross section, one dimension of said cross section being coplanar with said sheet, said one dimension being no greater than the other dimension of said cross section, said elongated layers distribution sad power or DC to high frequency signals between said terminals.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
125 words
A bus bar for the distribution of power or DC to high frequency signals comprising: a sheet of conductive material of a given thickness folded upon itself to form at least two elongated layers each having a transverse edge and a longitudinal edge, and a plurality of electrical terminals extending from said bar at a plurality of said edges, at least two of which are parallel, said terminals each being formed from and integral with said sheet, said terminals each having a given cross section, one dimension of said cross section being coplanar with said sheet, said one dimension being no greater than the other dimension of said cross section, said elongated layers distribution sad power or DC to high frequency signals between said terminals.
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) | 1976-06-18 | 1976-12-18 | 1977-06-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-06-18 | 1980-12-18 | 1981-06-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-06-18 | 1984-12-18 | 1985-06-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |