Having Means Other Than Screw-threaded Means For Securing Wire-type Conductor To Contact Patents (Class 439/697)
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Patent number: 10873147Abstract: A pin-side plug for electrical connection to a socket-side plug has a pin-side plug housing (6) with a plug base and a plug wall, an electrically conductive contact pin (3) with a free pin end (31) and a base-side pin end (32) for fastening the contact pin to the pin-side plug housing (6), and a protective element (5) which is designed to be electrically insulating. The protective element (5) is arranged on the pin-side plug housing (6) at a distance from the contact pin (3). The socket-side plug has a socket-side plug housing (9) with a plug base (91) and with a plug wall (92), and a socket (100) which is arranged in the socket-side plug housing (9) and is designed for receiving the contact pin (3) in the connected state. The socket-side plug housing (9) has a receptacle (93) for receiving the protective element (5) in the connected state.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2017Date of Patent: December 22, 2020Assignee: STAUBLI ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS AGInventors: Pierre Ueberschlag, Michel Windenberger, Andrea Mastrovito
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Patent number: 10727632Abstract: The invention relates to a multi-functional electrical connection assembly for transmitting medium and high current densities, consisting of a socket (2) having contact openings (11), a contact carrier (12), a contact element (1) consisting of a contact plate (9), and a contact pin (4) which protrudes from the contact plate (9) and which is arranged eccentrically on the contact plate (9).Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2016Date of Patent: July 28, 2020Assignee: Amphenol-Tuchel Electronics GmbhInventor: Dawid Szymura
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Patent number: 8991040Abstract: A reusable electronic circuit assembling system facilitates assembly and testing of electronic circuits. The system has at least one baseboard and one or more assembling blocks magnetically or mechanically attached to the baseboard. Each assembling block has at least two electrically connected conductive clips located separately in the opening holes of the assembly block. Discrete electronic components are connected by selectively inserting the electrodes of the to-be-connected electronic components into the clips of the assembling blocks. A complete circuit is constructed by attaching the above block-component assemblies on the baseboard and connecting them in accordance with the desired circuit diagram.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2012Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Assignee: 5eTek, LLCInventor: Erli Chen
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Publication number: 20140256194Abstract: A releasable electrical connection and related methods use lateral compression of an electrically conductive spring to form a forced abutting solderless connection between the spring and a corresponding electrical lead, with the lead pressed between the spring and a support. The connection can be readily broken and remade for servicing related electrical equipment, such as an oxygen sensor assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2013Publication date: September 11, 2014Inventors: Ken Ervin Fosaaen, Robert Louis Bartosh
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Patent number: 8662927Abstract: An electrical connector includes an insulative housing, a contact module inserted into the insulative housing, a metal shell locked to the insulative housing, a number of cables and an outer shell over-molding the metal shell and the cables. The contact module includes an insulative block and a number of contacts embedded in the insulative block. The contacts include a plurality of cantilevered contacting portions extending beyond the insulative block and a plurality of soldering pads exposed on the insulative block. The cantilevered contacting portions of all the contacts overlap each other from a side view, while the soldering pads of all the contacts are alternately arranged in two parallel planes, respectively, from the side view.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2012Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: Alltop Electronics (Suzhou) Co., LtdInventors: Wang-I Yu, Hung-Chi Tai, Yung-Chih Hung
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Publication number: 20140017957Abstract: An electrical connector assembly includes first and second mezzanine electrical connectors that include respective first and second arrays of electrical contacts. The electrical contacts can be receptacle, or one can be a plug and the other can be a receptacle. Each electrical connector can further include at least one alignment member that cooperate to align the first and second arrays of electrical contacts relative to each other. Each electrical connector can further include at least one orientation member that allows the first and second electrical connectors to mate when in a predetermined orientation relative to each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2013Publication date: January 16, 2014Inventors: David C. Horchler, Lewis Robin Johnson
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Publication number: 20130237099Abstract: After a lead block, which is assembled by fitting a required number of pin terminals into an insulating support member, is connected to an end portion of a flat cable, the lead block is mounted on a lower connector holding portion of a rotary connector. The lower connector holding portion is formed of downward protruding portions of an outer cylindrical portion and a lower cover that are snap-fitted to each other. The downward protruding portion includes a receiving recess, and the downward protruding portion includes a holding wall portion. Tip portions of the pin terminals are inserted into insertion holes of the holding wall portion, so that the lead block is mounted. While stopper portions of the pin terminals are interposed between the holding wall portion and an outer wall of the support member, the support member is disposed so as to be positioned the receiving recess.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2013Publication date: September 12, 2013Applicant: Alps Electric Co., Ltd.Inventors: Seishi Takahashi, Toshiaki Asakura, Hiroyuki Sato, Yasuhisa Osami
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Publication number: 20120238126Abstract: A contact assembly includes a contact organizer having a central axis. A plurality contacts are secured to the contact organizer. The contacts are arranged as differential pairs. The contacts have mating segments and termination segments extending from the mating segments. The mating segments extend along the central axis. The termination segments are configured to terminate to corresponding wires. The mating segments of each differential pair of contacts are radially offset from the central axis of the contact organizer. Wire holders are coupled to the contact organizer. The wire holders have openings extending therethrough and are configured to receive wires. The wire holders are configured to terminate the wires to the termination segments of the contacts when the wire holders are coupled to the contact organizer.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2011Publication date: September 20, 2012Applicant: TYCO ELECTRONICS CORPORATIONInventors: KASTHURI SANKAR DAMODHARAN, MICHAEL WILBOURN
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Patent number: 7819704Abstract: A connector plug comprises a shell defining at least two threaded holes. At least two conducting poles are set in an interior of the shell and corresponding to the at least two threaded holes. Each conducting pole comprises a pin extended from the interior of one of the at least two threaded holes. One cable is electronically connected to the pin, and one fixing portion is disposed on the cable and adjacent to the pin, and is received into the threaded hole.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2009Date of Patent: October 26, 2010Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.Inventor: Xiao-Guang Su
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Patent number: 7731543Abstract: A shielded connector includes: a housing having a terminal cavity and a flexible locking portion; and a shielded shell having a wire inserting hole and an engaging hole engaged with the flexible locking portion. The flexible locking portion is arranged on at least an upper portion of an outer edge of the housing. The housing includes a restricting rib for restricting a displacement of the flexible locking portion.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2008Date of Patent: June 8, 2010Assignee: Yazaki CorporationInventors: Eiji Aoki, Tomokazu Yamane, Takeaki Kaneko
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Publication number: 20090017654Abstract: A power plug assembly with improved connector configuration, comprises an inner base member defining at least two channels each provided with a retaining member having a transition portion and a deformable positioning portion extended from thereof. At least two terminals are snugly received into the corresponding channels including a retaining portion engaged with the retaining member, a mating portion extended out of the channel and a rear portion. At least two conductive wires are electrically engaged with the rear portion of the terminals.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2008Publication date: January 15, 2009Inventors: Chang-Yin Wang, Wei-Ya Cheng, Su-Feng Liu
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Patent number: 6916211Abstract: An electronic circuit construction system uses plastic perforated connectors with mounting posts that are inserted directly onto a pictorial diagram of an electronic circuit. An underlying foam base anchors the posts in place. Components and hook-up wire depicted on the diagram are then installed in place on the connectors to complete the electrical circuit.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2003Date of Patent: July 12, 2005Inventor: Eric Charles Price
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Patent number: 6739917Abstract: A line connector, such as a socket outlet or plug, includes at least one contact member such as a receptacle or pin and at least one connecting terminal which is electrically connected to the contact member and to which an electrical conductor can be connected. The connecting terminal has a tail which can be forcibly fitted into a tubular member for connecting a connecting terminal electrically to the contact member. Applications include demountable plugs and sockets.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2002Date of Patent: May 25, 2004Assignees: Legrand, Legrand SNCInventors: Franck Croise, Dominique Deneu, Olivier Dixneuf, Loic Perruisseau-Carrier
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Patent number: 6517388Abstract: A line connector, such as a socket outlet or plug, includes at least one contact member such as a receptacle or pin and at least one connecting terminal which is electrically connected to the contact member and to which an electrical conductor can be connected. The connecting terminal has a tail which can be forcibly fitted into a tubular member for connecting a connecting terminal electrically to the contact member. Applications include demountable plugs and sockets.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2000Date of Patent: February 11, 2003Assignees: Legrand, Legrand SNCInventors: Franck Croise, Dominique Deneu, Olivier Dixneuf, Loic Perruisseau-Carrier
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Patent number: 6305979Abstract: A micro coaxial cable connector assembly for contacting with a mating electrical connector includes a front and a rear housing members, a cable set with a number of cables, and a number of contacts. The front and rear housing members are efficiently and durably retained together by the cooperation between a pair of channels and corresponding latch portions thereof and by the interference fit of first retention sections and second retention sections of the contacts within a number of grooves and the passageways of the front and rear housing members, respectively. The cable set consists of juxtaposed cables each having at least a signal segment and a grounding segment, and a grounding bar formed by two plates soldered to the grounding segments of the cables. Each passageway of the rear housing member is equipped with an orientating device for convenience in soldering the signal segment of the cable to the tail section of the corresponding contact.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2000Date of Patent: October 23, 2001Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co., Ltd.Inventor: David Ko
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Patent number: 6139363Abstract: A micro coaxial cable connector assembly for contact with a mating electrical connector, includes a first and second housing means, a cable set with a plurality of cables, and a plurality of contacts. The first and second housing members are efficiently and durably retained together by means of the cooperation between a pair of channels and latch portions thereof and the interference fit of first retention sections and second retention sections of the contacts with a plurality of grooves and the passageways thereof. The cable set consists of the juxtaposed cables each having at least a signal segment and a grounding segment, and a grounding bar defined with two plates soldered with the grounding segments of the cables. Each passageway is equipped with orientating means for convenience of soldering the signal segment of the cable with the tail of section of the corresponding contact. A method of making the cable connector assembly is introduced for convenience of the assembly.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 1999Date of Patent: October 31, 2000Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co., Ltd.Inventors: David Tso-Chin Ko, Jim Zhao, Eric Juntwait
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Patent number: 5307562Abstract: Two-piece socket contact assemblies and methods for manufacturing these assemblies are provided. The manufacturing process includes providing a blank strip of indefinite length, piercing the strip to provide a plurality of apertures, profiling a contact body shape along at least an edge portion of the blank to form precursors of a contact body, forming the precursors into a predetermined configuration, plating these precursors, and thereafter assembling them with a coaxially disposed sleeve.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 1992Date of Patent: May 3, 1994Assignee: The Whitaker CorporationInventors: Keith R. Denlinger, John M. Myer
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Patent number: 4792309Abstract: An electrical plug comprises a body (1) molded with prongs (2) and detachably secured with a cover (10). Each of the prongs is detachably connected to an electrical wire (11) by means of tying a loop (13) at the bare end of said wire, and slipping said loop into a spring clamp (3) formed on the prong. The connection of said wire to said prongs is made before attachment of said cover.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 1987Date of Patent: December 20, 1988Inventor: Alan C. Chu