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US3955414A
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Contact insertion apparatus
Assignee: International Telephone and Telegraph Corp
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Filing: 1975-02-18
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Granted: 1976-05-11
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Expires: 1995-02-18
Abstract
Abstract A method and apparatus for inserting an electrical contact into a bore in an electrical connector insulator. A sleeve with a slidable pin therein extending beyond the forward end of the sleeve are pushed together through the bore. The pin is then retracted and the contact is inserted into the sleeve. The sleeve is thereafter retracted leaving the pin in the bore.
Inventors
- 👤 Randy H. Anderson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 08:47
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R43/00; H01R43/20; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/53; Y10T29/5313; Y10T29/532; Y10T29/53209; Y10T29/53657
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
282 words
An apparatus for facilitating the insertion of an electrical contact into a bore in an electrical connector insulator comprising: a cylinder having front and rear walls; front and rear pistons slidable in said cylinder between said front and rear walls; an opening in said front wall; means for mounting said insulator adjacent to said front wall with said bore therein aligned with said opening; a sleeve connected to said front piston and extending forwardly through said opening in sliding relationship therewith; a pin slidable in said sleeve, said pin having a forward pointed end, the rear end of said pin being connected to said rear piston; spring means biasing said rear piston rearwardly toward said rear wall; pneumatic control means for shifting said pistons rearwardly in said cylinder toward said rear wall to a first position wherein said forward pointed end of said pin projects forwardly of the forward end of said sleeve; said pneumatic control means shifting said pistons together forwardly in said cylinder toward said front wall to a second position to push said sleeve and pin through said insulator bore; said pneumatic control means and said spring means cooperating to cause said rear piston to shift rearwardly relative to said front piston to a third position, in said third position of said pistons said forward pointed end of said pin being retracted rearwardly in said sleeve to be spaced behind the forward end of said sleeve allowing a contact to be inserted thereinto; and said pneumatic control means shifting said front piston rearwardly in said cylinder to return said front piston to its said first position to withdraw said sleeve from said bore bearing said contact in said bore.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
282 words
An apparatus for facilitating the insertion of an electrical contact into a bore in an electrical connector insulator comprising: a cylinder having front and rear walls; front and rear pistons slidable in said cylinder between said front and rear walls; an opening in said front wall; means for mounting said insulator adjacent to said front wall with said bore therein aligned with said opening; a sleeve connected to said front piston and extending forwardly through said opening in sliding relationship therewith; a pin slidable in said sleeve, said pin having a forward pointed end, the rear end of said pin being connected to said rear piston; spring means biasing said rear piston rearwardly toward said rear wall; pneumatic control means for shifting said pistons rearwardly in said cylinder toward said rear wall to a first position wherein said forward pointed end of said pin projects forwardly of the forward end of said sleeve; said pneumatic control means shifting said pistons together forwardly in said cylinder toward said front wall to a second position to push said sleeve and pin through said insulator bore; said pneumatic control means and said spring means cooperating to cause said rear piston to shift rearwardly relative to said front piston to a third position, in said third position of said pistons said forward pointed end of said pin being retracted rearwardly in said sleeve to be spaced behind the forward end of said sleeve allowing a contact to be inserted thereinto; and said pneumatic control means shifting said front piston rearwardly in said cylinder to return said front piston to its said first position to withdraw said sleeve from said bore bearing said contact in said bore.
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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) | 1979-05-11 | 1979-11-10 | 1980-05-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-05-11 | 1983-11-10 | 1984-05-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-05-11 | 1987-11-10 | 1988-05-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |