Class 439/846 - Separate spring means forms snap-latching detent

Subclass of Class 439 - Electrical connectors
Definition: Electrical connector wherein the separate and distinct resilient
No. of patents: 19
Last issue date: 08/21/2007

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Number	Title	Issue Date
7258585	Device and method for latching separable insulated connectors A latching mechanism for joining separable insulated connectors employs a plurality of finger contacts to create an interference fit with an electrode probe of an elbow connector. The electrode probe enters a cylindrical grouping of the plurality of finger contacts ...	08/21/2007
7118428	Female terminal for the electrically conductive connection to a terminal pin, especially a flat-pin terminal Female terminal 1 for the electrically conductive connection to a terminal pin 4, especially a flat-pin terminal, comprising base element 2, which has a tubular receiving portion 5, which forms an enclosed accommodation chamber 6 w...	10/10/2006
7037127	Low force electrical contact An apparatus for forming and disconnecting an electrical path includes a split tine socket that is formed of a high yield strength conducting material or metal and which includes a plurality of tines. Each tine functions as a two stage spring to supply a normal forc...	05/02/2006
6957988	Clip unit for holding contact A clip unit (10) that holds an electrical contact (11) in a passageway (12) of a connector frame (13), is of small cost and small length and can be installed using a small force, and provides the functions of centering a location along th...	10/25/2005
6254439	Female type terminal, assembling method of female type terminal, and connector for female type terminal A female type terminal for a large current, an assembling method of the female type terminal, and a connector housing for the female type terminal are provided, wherein a female type terminal includes: a male type terminal being in a rod-like shape; a fem...	07/03/2001
6039614	Fast coupling automatic latching connector releasable by movement of an external body The connector comprises a female element (12), a male element (14) and a body (16). The female element, made of conductive metal sheet or pipe, has a portion formed by fingers (21) having a certain degree of elasticity, which are normally spread apart whe...	03/21/2000
5823829	Connection body's fitting connection structures and sockets structures to hold an electric bulb In the structure to fit an electric bulb base into its socket and hold it there, the plate springs are provided at plural positions at some interval on the inner circumference of the hollow part of the said socket-shaped connector; each of these plate spr...	10/20/1998
5810610	Device for connecting a cable, in particular a high-voltage cable for an internal combustion engine To realize a simple and inexpensive connection of a high-voltage resistive cable and a high-voltage part without providing a special facility. A C-shaped fittable member 11 the opposite ends of which have inwardly acting restoring forces is provided. A gr...	09/22/1998
5658174	Female electrical terminal A female terminal includes a bottom wall, and a pair of opposing side walls extending upwardly from opposite sides of the bottom wall. A hole is formed in each side wall near the top thereof. Top half walls extend inwardly from the tops of the side walls ...	08/19/1997
5629106	Connection structure and connection fitting for an electrode post of a battery An electrode post connection structure for connecting a connection conductor to an electrode post of a battery through a connection fitting, which includes a lock stage portion formed on a circumference of the electrode post, a tapered portion formed at a...	05/13/1997
5362262	Vibration proof electrical receptacle An electrical receptacle terminal is comprised of an outer spring member and an inner spring member. The inner spring member is axially movable within the outer spring member to compensate for vibration. A base wall of the upper spring portion is provided...	11/08/1994
5332394	Electrical connector for connecting a voltage source to a spark plug terminal An electrical connector for connecting a high voltage source to a spark plug terminal. The connector is comprised of a conductive terminal insert which houses a volute spring and provides for improved electrical contact by applying axial spring pressure o...	07/26/1994
5147221	Combination socket and wingless cable-end radio pin connector In a detachable connector a socket assembly with a hollow body is provided. The inner walls of the hollow body define a cylindrical chamber having at least one opening. Also provided in the detachable connector is a pin assembly. The pin assembly includes...	09/15/1992
4412717	Coaxial connector plug A coaxial connector comprises a dielectric spacer captured in an inner shell. A forward part of the inner shell is secured within a tubular section of a spring contact member with leaf spring contact members having contact sections extending axially along...	11/01/1983
4401359	Integrated wire termination system terminal with fastened retainer A connector socket terminal structure (6) of the integrated wire termination system type for accepting wires (12) with complemental mating pins (8) and is especially suitable for use in environmentally sealed aircraft switches. The retainer (10) is dispos...	08/30/1983
4377320	Coaxial connector A coaxial connector is disclosed for terminating a coaxial transmission line. The connector includes a tubular spring element, comprising a cylindrical body having a plurality of reversely formed leaf spring fingers annularly spaced, and projecting forwar...	03/22/1983
4269472	Electrical terminal An improved electrical terminal is disclosed having a smooth surface of transition between a contact portion and a crimp portion of the terminal providing both strength for the terminal and an exterior surface which allows the terminal to be moved through...	05/26/1981
4189204	Integrated wire termination system with reflow bonded retainer A connector socket terminal structure of the integrated wire termination system (IWTS) type is disclosed for accepting wires with complemental mating pins, and is especially suitable for use in environmentally sealed aircraft switches. A retainer is dispo...	02/19/1980
3980387	Snap-type connector for battery terminal A battery terminal is provided with a connector pin over which is engaged a sleeve formed of berrylium-bronze and mounted via deformable lugs on the end of a conductor cable. The sleeve is provided internally with a contact band comprising a pair of corru...	09/14/1976

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