US3867000A
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Latching spring clip device for securing electrical cable connectors to printed wiring cards
Assignee: AG Communication Systems Corp
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Filing: 1973-09-10
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Granted: 1975-02-18
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Expires: 1993-09-10
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for detachably securing electrical cable connectors to printed wiring cards is disclosed. In an embodiment of the invention, the apparatus comprises a latching spring clip device mounted on a Z-shaped stiffener bracket affixed to the printed wiring card. As the connector housing is mated with the printed wiring card, a pair of spaced tabs associated with an outwardly extending spring member slide on a correspondly spaced pair of inclined riders on the housing, hooking over the back edges of the riders when the housing is mated with the printed wiring card.
Inventors
- 👤 Bogumil M Michalak
- 👤 Ansano Bertellotti
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 07:24
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R12/00; H01R12/70; H01R12/7005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
160 words
Apparatus for securing an electrical cable connector to a printed wiring card, said cable connector including a housing slidably mating with a connector on said printed wiring card to complete an electrical connection, said apparatus comprising: a latching device mounted on said printed wiring card comprising a single flat spring member extending outwardly therefrom in substantial parallel spaced alignment therewith and having a pair of spaced tabs extending normally therefrom toward said connector on said printed wiring card; a pair of inclined riders on said housing ending at respective back edges and spaced to correspond to said spaced tabs, said tabs engaging said inclined riders and sliding thereon as said housing is mated with said connector on said printed wiring card until said tabs hook over said back edges to secure said housing to said printed wiring cards; and a stiffener bracket mounted on said printed wiring card adjacent said connectors, said latching device being mounted on said stiffener bracket.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
160 words
Apparatus for securing an electrical cable connector to a printed wiring card, said cable connector including a housing slidably mating with a connector on said printed wiring card to complete an electrical connection, said apparatus comprising: a latching device mounted on said printed wiring card comprising a single flat spring member extending outwardly therefrom in substantial parallel spaced alignment therewith and having a pair of spaced tabs extending normally therefrom toward said connector on said printed wiring card; a pair of inclined riders on said housing ending at respective back edges and spaced to correspond to said spaced tabs, said tabs engaging said inclined riders and sliding thereon as said housing is mated with said connector on said printed wiring card until said tabs hook over said back edges to secure said housing to said printed wiring cards; and a stiffener bracket mounted on said printed wiring card adjacent said connectors, said latching device being mounted on said stiffener bracket.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
51 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 1 wherein said latching device is substantially T-shaped comprising said spring membeR and a substantially coplanar cross member disposed perpendicular thereto, said cross member having a U-shaped clip at each end for engaging said stiffener bracket to mount said latching device on said printed wiring card.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
51 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 1 wherein said stiffener bracket is substantially Z-shaped comprising first and second parallel members joined by a perpendicular member, said first parallel member being used to mount said bracket on said printed wiring card and said latching device being detachably mounted on said second parallel member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 1 including means for preventing the accidental detachment of said latching device from said stiffener bracket.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
41 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 4 wherein said means comprises a barb-like tap extending from said latching device and a hole in said stiffener bracket, said barb-like tab engaging said hole when said latching device is mounted on said stiffener bracket.
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) | 1978-02-17 | 1978-08-19 | 1979-02-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-02-17 | 1982-08-19 | 1983-02-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-02-17 | 1986-08-19 | 1987-02-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |