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US1553952A
US1553952A US535590A US53559022A US1553952A US 1553952 A US1553952 A US 1553952A US 535590 A US535590 A US 535590A US 53559022 A US53559022 A US 53559022A US 1553952 A US1553952 A US 1553952A
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    • H01RELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R33/00Coupling devices specially adapted for supporting apparatus and having one part acting as a holder providing support and electrical connection via a counterpart which is structurally associated with the apparatus, e.g. lamp holders; Separate parts thereof
    • H01R33/94Holders formed as intermediate parts for linking a counter-part to a coupling part

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  • My invention relates to separable attachment plugs, the object of my invention being'to provide a simple, strong and etliclent plug of this type.
  • FIG. 1 is a vertical section through a plug embodying my invention
  • Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the contact for the screw shell
  • Fig. 3 is a plan of the blank from which the contact shown in Fig. 2 is formed;
  • Fig. 4 is a'perspective view of the center contact
  • Fig. 5' is a plan of the blank from which the contact shown in Fig. 4 is formed;
  • Fig. 6 is a horizontal section on an enlarged scale on line 6-6 of Fig. 1 i
  • Fig. 7 is an elevation of another form of plug embodying my invention, the body of the lug being shown in section;
  • Figs. 8 and 9 are perspective views of the contacts for the form of plug shown in Fig. 7;
  • Fig. 10 is a plan of the bottom of the plug.
  • the cap 1, (shown in Figs. 1 and 7 has contact blades 10 mounted on it, preferably with holes 2 punched through theblades near their outer end.
  • the base portion of the plug has a one-piece insulating body 3.
  • A; screw shell 4 is fitted on the smaller end of the base partially covering the bottom of the latter as shown in Figs. 1, 7 and 10, andbeing held on by the annular groove 5 into which the upper edge of the screw shell is spun. Rotation of the screw shell on the body 3 is prevented by two ears 6 (Fig. 10) projecting from the end of the plug and fitting into notches 7 in the screw shell.
  • In the body 3 and extending through out its length are two rectilinear slots 8 having restricted openings 9 at the larger end of the body adapted to receive the blades 10 of the cap-1. In these slots 8 are located contact elements 11 and 12.
  • the contact elements 11 and 12 are formed from flat metal blanks. Each consimply doubling each arm over on itself and turning the arms to face each other. In the case 'of the element 11 the arms are made to face each other by turning each at right angles to the shank on the line of the joint with the shank. In the element 12 however, "the arm 16 is merely an extension of the shank and the arm 15 is fastened to the shank by a strap 19. In forming up this element I. turn the arms face to face by. forming right angles on lines parallel to the shank between the strap and the arm 15 and the strap and the shank itself. This forms a contact similar to that 0f the element 11 but parallel to the shank rather than at right angles therewith. When the base is assembled the shanks will therefore be at right angles to each other.
  • the foot 14 of the contact element 11 is wider than the shank and partly overlies one end of the body 3 of the base, underneath the screw shell.
  • a tubular rivet 18 is formed on this foot 14 as a means of securingthe contact to the screw shell (Figs. 1 an 7).
  • the foot 20 of the contact element 12 has a hole 21 countersunk in it and is bent back at right angles on the side opposite to the spring fingers.
  • a reduced extension 22 of the end of the base projects through the bottom of the screw shell 4 and supports the foot 20 of the contact element 12.
  • This foot 20 is the center contact of the base and is held in place by a tubular anchor 23 embedded in the body 3 of the base and headed over in the countersunk hole 21 on the foot 20 (Fig. 1).
  • Fig. 7 I show my form of construction adapted to a slightly different style of plug and in Figs. 8 and 9 I show thecontacts adapted to this type.
  • the only difference between this type and that shown in the previous figures lies in the length of the body 3 and the shanks 13 of the contact elements- I claim 1.
  • a one-piece contact element comprising a shank in combination with two contacts each doubled over on it- 1 self and the doubled portions facing each on itself, the doubled portions facing each otherand the other portions being in contact with opposing walls of the slot, the shank and the contacts being integrally connected along lengthwise edges, and the,
  • each contact doubled over on itself and the doubled portions facing each other, the shank and the contacts being integrally connected along lengthwise edges, one contact being an extension of and lying against the same wall of the slot as the shank, substantially as described.
  • a one-piece contact element comprising a shank and two contacts, each contact being integral on one lengthwise edge with the shank and each contact being doubled over on itself and said doubled portions facing each other.

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'A. H. NERO ATTACHMENT PLUG Filed Feb. 10. 1922 INVENTDR Ar d HIS ATTORNEYS Patented Sept. 15, 1925.
UNITED STATES 1,553,952 PATENT ori ce.
ARVID H. NERO, OF NEW BRITAIN, CONNECTICUT, ASSIG-NOR TO THE ARROW ELECTRIC COMPANY, OF HARTFORD, CONNECTICUT, A CORPORATION OF CONNECTICUT.
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Application filed February 10, 1922. Serial No. 535,590.
To all whom it may concern:
Be it known that I, .A.RVID I-I. NERO, a citizen of the United States of America, residing in the city of New Britain, county of Hartford, State of Connecticut, have invented a certain new and useful Improvement in Attachment Plugs, of which the following is a specification.
My invention relates to separable attachment plugs, the object of my invention being'to provide a simple, strong and etliclent plug of this type.
In the accompanying drawings Fig. 1 is a vertical section through a plug embodying my invention;
Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the contact for the screw shell;
Fig. 3 is a plan of the blank from which the contact shown in Fig. 2 is formed;
Fig. 4 is a'perspective view of the center contact;
Fig. 5' is a plan of the blank from which the contact shown in Fig. 4 is formed;
Fig. 6 is a horizontal section on an enlarged scale on line 6-6 of Fig. 1 i
Fig. 7 is an elevation of another form of plug embodying my invention, the body of the lug being shown in section;
Figs. 8 and 9 are perspective views of the contacts for the form of plug shown in Fig. 7;
Fig. 10 is a plan of the bottom of the plug. j
The cap 1, (shown in Figs. 1 and 7 has contact blades 10 mounted on it, preferably with holes 2 punched through theblades near their outer end. The base portion of the plug has a one-piece insulating body 3. A; screw shell 4 is fitted on the smaller end of the base partially covering the bottom of the latter as shown in Figs. 1, 7 and 10, andbeing held on by the annular groove 5 into which the upper edge of the screw shell is spun. Rotation of the screw shell on the body 3 is prevented by two ears 6 (Fig. 10) projecting from the end of the plug and fitting into notches 7 in the screw shell. In the body 3 and extending through out its length, are two rectilinear slots 8 having restricted openings 9 at the larger end of the body adapted to receive the blades 10 of the cap-1. In these slots 8 are located contact elements 11 and 12.
The contact elements 11 and 12 are formed from flat metal blanks. Each consimply doubling each arm over on itself and turning the arms to face each other. In the case 'of the element 11 the arms are made to face each other by turning each at right angles to the shank on the line of the joint with the shank. In the element 12 however, "the arm 16 is merely an extension of the shank and the arm 15 is fastened to the shank by a strap 19. In forming up this element I. turn the arms face to face by. forming right angles on lines parallel to the shank between the strap and the arm 15 and the strap and the shank itself. This forms a contact similar to that 0f the element 11 but parallel to the shank rather than at right angles therewith. When the base is assembled the shanks will therefore be at right angles to each other.
.To improve the contact and grip between each cap blade and double spring contact I form a projection 17 on one engaging face of the cont-act so that it will rest'in the hole 2 of the cap blade, and I also burr each edge of the opposite contact face at one point. The relation of the cap blade to the contact element is shown in Figs 1, 6 and 7.
The foot 14 of the contact element 11 is wider than the shank and partly overlies one end of the body 3 of the base, underneath the screw shell. A tubular rivet 18 is formed on this foot 14 as a means of securingthe contact to the screw shell (Figs. 1 an 7).
The foot 20 of the contact element 12 has a hole 21 countersunk in it and is bent back at right angles on the side opposite to the spring fingers. A reduced extension 22 of the end of the base projects through the bottom of the screw shell 4 and supports the foot 20 of the contact element 12. This foot 20 is the center contact of the base and is held in place by a tubular anchor 23 embedded in the body 3 of the base and headed over in the countersunk hole 21 on the foot 20 (Fig. 1).
By these means all dpossibility of loose connections is eliminate and electrical and mechanical efficiency is obtained. It will be apparent that when the plug is screwed into a socket all the parts are tightened together against the body 3, assuring good contacts. When the lug is being withdrawn the strain is re erred directly to the composition.
In Fig. 7 I show my form of construction adapted to a slightly different style of plug and in Figs. 8 and 9 I show thecontacts adapted to this type. The only difference between this type and that shown in the previous figures lies in the length of the body 3 and the shanks 13 of the contact elements- I claim 1. In a wiring device, a one-piece contact element comprising a shank in combination with two contacts each doubled over on it- 1 self and the doubled portions facing each on itself, the doubled portions facing each otherand the other portions being in contact with opposing walls of the slot, the shank and the contacts being integrally connected along lengthwise edges, and the,
contacts all lying against walls of the slot,
each contact doubled over on itself and the doubled portions facing each other, the shank and the contacts being integrally connected along lengthwise edges, one contact being an extension of and lying against the same wall of the slot as the shank, substantially as described.
4. In a wiring device, a one-piece contact element comprising a shank and two contacts, each contact being integral on one lengthwise edge with the shank and each contact being doubled over on itself and said doubled portions facing each other.
. In testimony whereof I have signed my name to this specification.
ARVID H. NERO.
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Cited By (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
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US2468368A (en) * 1945-05-31 1949-04-26 Pye Ltd Radio tube socket
US2511693A (en) * 1948-06-24 1950-06-13 Ingraham E Co Electric connecting means for electric coils
US2786162A (en) * 1951-03-06 1957-03-19 Fed Electric Prod Co Circuit breaker service equipment
US2853689A (en) * 1954-02-10 1958-09-23 Jackson Anton Printed circuit contact receptacle
US2947964A (en) * 1955-07-19 1960-08-02 United Carr Fastener Corp End connector for printed circuits
US4367910A (en) * 1981-02-02 1983-01-11 Jack Seidler Mini-terminal

Cited By (6)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US2468368A (en) * 1945-05-31 1949-04-26 Pye Ltd Radio tube socket
US2511693A (en) * 1948-06-24 1950-06-13 Ingraham E Co Electric connecting means for electric coils
US2786162A (en) * 1951-03-06 1957-03-19 Fed Electric Prod Co Circuit breaker service equipment
US2853689A (en) * 1954-02-10 1958-09-23 Jackson Anton Printed circuit contact receptacle
US2947964A (en) * 1955-07-19 1960-08-02 United Carr Fastener Corp End connector for printed circuits
US4367910A (en) * 1981-02-02 1983-01-11 Jack Seidler Mini-terminal

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