US3783432A
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Connector
Assignee: Mandex Manufacturing Corp
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Filing: 1971-12-22
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Granted: 1974-01-01
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Expires: 1991-12-22
Abstract
Abstract A connector for connecting a lead wire to a terminal socket, such as an anode socket. The connector includes a clip formed of spring sheet metal and comprising legs which bow inwardly and then outwardly to flanged ends. Compression of the legs causes the bowed segments to engage and increase spring retention force of the clip. A crimp barrel fastens the clip to the conductor wire, and a bead around a portion of the crimp barrel and along the length of the legs provides an excellent electrical and mechanical connection between the lead wire and the connector clip, as well as flexural strength to the legs. The clip is seated in a flexible, insulating cup which controls the flexure of the legs.
Inventors
- 👤 E Biba
- 👤 L Sowinski
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 05:41
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01J; H01J29/00; H01J29/92; H01J29/925
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
187 words
An electrical connector assembly, comprising: a. socket means having an opening of predetermined width, b. lead means including an insulation covering on wire means with an end portion of said wire means extending from said insulation covering, c. a connector clip seated in an insulating member, d. said clip including crimp barrel means into which said lead means extends with said crimp barrel means extending substantially around the circumference of said lead means, and e. a pair of legs extending from said crimp barrel means, f. said legs terminating in socket gripping ends which, when said clip is in its unstressed position, are spaced a predetermined greater distance apart than said width and adapted to seat in said socket or be removed therefrom only when spaced a predetermined lesser distance apart than said width, g. said legs being bowed inwardly toward each other at opposed intermediate segments thereof whereby with said socket gripping ends of said legs seated in said socket the intermediate segments are in engagement increasing the spring force required to compress said ends and the contact force between said gripping ends and said contact.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
187 words
An electrical connector assembly, comprising: a. socket means having an opening of predetermined width, b. lead means including an insulation covering on wire means with an end portion of said wire means extending from said insulation covering, c. a connector clip seated in an insulating member, d. said clip including crimp barrel means into which said lead means extends with said crimp barrel means extending substantially around the circumference of said lead means, and e. a pair of legs extending from said crimp barrel means, f. said legs terminating in socket gripping ends which, when said clip is in its unstressed position, are spaced a predetermined greater distance apart than said width and adapted to seat in said socket or be removed therefrom only when spaced a predetermined lesser distance apart than said width, g. said legs being bowed inwardly toward each other at opposed intermediate segments thereof whereby with said socket gripping ends of said legs seated in said socket the intermediate segments are in engagement increasing the spring force required to compress said ends and the contact force between said gripping ends and said contact.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
80 words
The connector assembly of claim 1 further characterized by and including: a. indented bead means extending around a portion of said crimp barrel and substantially along the length of said legs, b. said end portion of said wire means being bent backwardly upon said insulation within said crimp barrel, c. said bead means firmly engaging said insulation over said end portion of said wire means to form a secure mechanical and electrical connection between said clip and said wire means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
52 words
The connector assembly of claim 1 further characterized in that: a. said insulating member comprises a suction cup, b. said cup having a chamber in which said clip is seated, c. beveled recesses formed in the walls of said chamber and receiving corresponding legs when said legs are spread their normal distance.
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) | 1976-12-31 | 1977-07-02 | 1978-01-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-31 | 1981-07-02 | 1982-01-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-31 | 1985-07-02 | 1986-01-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |