US4740177A
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Cluster assembly with locking tabs
Assignee: Standex Electronics Inc
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Filing: 1987-02-09
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Granted: 1988-04-26
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Expires: 2007-02-09
Abstract
Abstract A cluster assembly having a block and connector clips disposed within passageways in the block. Locking tabs pivotally mounted in the block and integral therewith drop into the receptacles forming part of the clips to hold the clips within the block.
Inventors
- 👤 Henry H. Heimbrock
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 09:23
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/40; H01R13/42; H01R13/422
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
A cluster assembly comprising a block having a front wall, a back wall, spaced parallel inner partitions and side walls between said front and back walls creating three longitudinal passageways, said front wall having three equiangularly-spaced pin-receiving holes, each communicating with a respective passageway and a connector clip disposed in each passageway, each connector clip having a pin-receiving receptacle aligned with a respective hole in said front wall, the improvement comprising: said back wall having three holes substantially aligned with said pin-receiving holes, a locking tab integral with said back wall and cantilevered into each said hole in said back wall, said tab projecting into its respective passageway and adapted to drop into the receptacle of a clip inserted into said passageway to block removal of said clip in one direction, said back wall having a shoulder in each passageway blocking removal of said clip in the opposite direction.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
149 words
A cluster assembly comprising a block having a front wall, a back wall, spaced parallel inner partitions and side walls between said front and back walls creating three longitudinal passageways, said front wall having three equiangularly-spaced pin-receiving holes, each communicating with a respective passageway and a connector clip disposed in each passageway, each connector clip having a pin-receiving receptacle aligned with a respective hole in said front wall, the improvement comprising: said back wall having three holes substantially aligned with said pin-receiving holes, a locking tab integral with said back wall and cantilevered into each said hole in said back wall, said tab projecting into its respective passageway and adapted to drop into the receptacle of a clip inserted into said passageway to block removal of said clip in one direction, said back wall having a shoulder in each passageway blocking removal of said clip in the opposite direction.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
A cluster assembly as in claim 1 further comprising: said clip receptacle being open at both ends, said tab being engageable by a slender tool projected through said pin-receiving hole and said receptacle to pivot said tab outwardly, thereby freeing a clip for removal.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1991-04-26 | 1991-10-26 | 1992-04-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-04-26 | 1995-10-26 | 1996-04-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-04-26 | 1999-10-26 | 2000-04-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |