US3753048A
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Multi-channel electrical connector
Assignee: Teledyne Inc
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Filing: 1971-11-22
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Granted: 1973-08-14
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Expires: 1991-11-22
Abstract
Abstract An electrical connector is disclosed which includes an insulative body having a first surface, a second surface and a third surface whose plane intersects the plane of the first and second surfaces. An interconnecting module is provided which includes an insulative support member and a plurality of resilient electrically conductive contact members. Each of these contact members includes a first end portion, a central portion and a second end portion. The central portion of each of the contact members is embedded in the support member such that each of the contact members is supported in spaced parallel relation relative to the other contact members. The support member is secured to the third surface of the insulative body so that the first end portion of each of the contact members is positioned in one of a first plurality of grooves in the first surface and extends resiliently through the first surface and the second end portion of each of the contact members is positioned in a corresponding one of a second surface and extends resiliently through the second surface.
Inventors
- 👤 G Tuck
- 👤 E Price
- 👤 J Oakley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 07:04
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R12/00; H01R12/70; H01R12/71; H01R12/712; H01R12/714; H01R12/72; H01R12/73
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
249 words
An electrical connector for interconnecting two series of electrical conductors on printed circuit boards or the like, comprising, in combination: an insulative body including a first surface adapted to be secured adjacent a first series of electrical conductors, a second surface adapted to be secured adjacent a second series of electrical conductors and a third surface whose plane intersects the plane of said first and second surfaces; said first surface including a first plurality of grooves therein; said second surface including a second plurality of grooves therein each corresponding to a respective one of said first plurality of grooves; an interconnecting module comprising an insulative support member and a plurality of resilient electrically conductive contact members, with each of said contact members including a first end portion, a central portion and a second end portion, and in which the central portion of each of said contact members is embedded in said support member such that each of said contact members is supported in spaced parallel relation relative to the others of said contact members; and means securing said support member to said third surface of said insulative body so that the first end portion of each of said contact members is positioned in a respective one of said first plurality of grooves and extends resiliently through said first surface and the second end portion of each of said contact members is positioned in the corresponding one of said second plurality of grooves and extends resiliently through said second surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
249 words
An electrical connector for interconnecting two series of electrical conductors on printed circuit boards or the like, comprising, in combination: an insulative body including a first surface adapted to be secured adjacent a first series of electrical conductors, a second surface adapted to be secured adjacent a second series of electrical conductors and a third surface whose plane intersects the plane of said first and second surfaces; said first surface including a first plurality of grooves therein; said second surface including a second plurality of grooves therein each corresponding to a respective one of said first plurality of grooves; an interconnecting module comprising an insulative support member and a plurality of resilient electrically conductive contact members, with each of said contact members including a first end portion, a central portion and a second end portion, and in which the central portion of each of said contact members is embedded in said support member such that each of said contact members is supported in spaced parallel relation relative to the others of said contact members; and means securing said support member to said third surface of said insulative body so that the first end portion of each of said contact members is positioned in a respective one of said first plurality of grooves and extends resiliently through said first surface and the second end portion of each of said contact members is positioned in the corresponding one of said second plurality of grooves and extends resiliently through said second surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
47 words
The electrical connector of claim 1 in which said means securing said support member to said insulative body comprises a depression in said third surface whose internal surfaces conform to the external surfaces of said support member and means for retaining said support member in said depression.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The electrical connector of claim 2 in which said support member is retained in said depression in said third surface by a friction fit.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
The electrical connector of claim 1 in which said insulative body has a generally C shaped cross-section including upper and lower generally parallel section and a central section interconnecting said upper and lower sections.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
71 words
The electrical connector of claim 4 in which said first surface comprises the inner surface of said upper section of said insulative body, said second surface comprises the outer surface of said lower section of said insulative body and said third surface comprises the inner surface of said central section of said insulative body, whereby said connector can interconnect electrical conductors on two printed circuit boards which face the same direction.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
47 words
The electrical connector of claim 5 in which said means securing said support member to said insulative body comprises a depression in said third surface whose internal surfaces conform to the external surfaces of said support member and means for retaining said support member in said depression.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
The electrical connector of claim 6 in which said support member is retained in said depression in said third surface by a friction fit.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
233 words
An electrical connector for interconnecting two series of electrical conductors on two printed circuit boards or the like which face the same direction, comprising, in combination: an insulative body having a generally C shaped cross-section including upper and lower generally parallel sections and a cenTral section interconnecting said upper and lower sections and having a first inner surface of said upper section adapted to be secured adjacent a first series of electrical conductors, a second outer surface of said lower section adapted to be secured adjacent a second series of electrical conductors and a third inner surface of said central section; said first surface including a first plurality of grooves therein; said second surface including a second plurality of grooves therein each corresponding to a respective one of said first plurality of grooves; a plurality of resilient electrically conductive contact members each including a first end portion, a central portion and a second end portion; and means securing the central portion of said contact members to said third surface in such a manner that the first end portion of each of said contact members is positioned in a respective one of said first plurality of grooves and extends resiliently through said first surface and the second end portion of each of said contact members is positioned in the corresponding one of said second plurality of grooves and extends resiliently through said second surface.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
233 words
An electrical connector for interconnecting two series of electrical conductors on two printed circuit boards or the like which face the same direction, comprising, in combination: an insulative body having a generally C shaped cross-section including upper and lower generally parallel sections and a cenTral section interconnecting said upper and lower sections and having a first inner surface of said upper section adapted to be secured adjacent a first series of electrical conductors, a second outer surface of said lower section adapted to be secured adjacent a second series of electrical conductors and a third inner surface of said central section; said first surface including a first plurality of grooves therein; said second surface including a second plurality of grooves therein each corresponding to a respective one of said first plurality of grooves; a plurality of resilient electrically conductive contact members each including a first end portion, a central portion and a second end portion; and means securing the central portion of said contact members to said third surface in such a manner that the first end portion of each of said contact members is positioned in a respective one of said first plurality of grooves and extends resiliently through said first surface and the second end portion of each of said contact members is positioned in the corresponding one of said second plurality of grooves and extends resiliently through said second surface.
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) | 1976-08-13 | 1977-02-12 | 1977-08-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-08-13 | 1981-02-12 | 1981-08-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-08-13 | 1985-02-12 | 1985-08-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |