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USH1694H
USH1694H US08/569,415 US56941595A USH1694H US H1694 H USH1694 H US H1694H US 56941595 A US56941595 A US 56941595A US H1694 H USH1694 H US H1694H
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R12/00—Structural associations of a plurality of mutually-insulated electrical connecting elements, specially adapted for printed circuits, e.g. printed circuit boards [PCB], flat or ribbon cables, or like generally planar structures, e.g. terminal strips, terminal blocks; Coupling devices specially adapted for printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables, or like generally planar structures; Terminals specially adapted for contact with, or insertion into, printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables, or like generally planar structures
    • H01R12/70—Coupling devices
    • H01R12/77—Coupling devices for flexible printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables or like structures
    • H01R12/778—Coupling parts carrying sockets, clips or analogous counter-contacts
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R12/00—Structural associations of a plurality of mutually-insulated electrical connecting elements, specially adapted for printed circuits, e.g. printed circuit boards [PCB], flat or ribbon cables, or like generally planar structures, e.g. terminal strips, terminal blocks; Coupling devices specially adapted for printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables, or like generally planar structures; Terminals specially adapted for contact with, or insertion into, printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables, or like generally planar structures
    • H01R12/70—Coupling devices
    • H01R12/77—Coupling devices for flexible printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables or like structures
    • H01R12/777—Coupling parts carrying pins, blades or analogous contacts
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R31/00—Coupling parts supported only by co-operation with counterpart
    • H01R31/06—Intermediate parts for linking two coupling parts, e.g. adapter

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  • the present invention relates to electronic cable connectors. More specifically, but without limitation thereto, the present invention relates to a replaceable connector tip for flat cable assemblies.
  • a replaceable connector of the present invention is directed to overcoming the problems described above, and may provide further related advantages.
  • a replaceable connector of the present invention comprises an array of connector pins in a parallel alignment each having a female end and a male end.
  • the connector pins are fixed in a molded connector body that exposes the female ends and forms a receptacle around each of the male ends.
  • An advantage of the replaceable connector of the present invention is that expensive cable assemblies may readily be repaired in the field without special tools.
  • Another advantage is that the replaceable connector reduces the cost of repairing cable assemblies with damaged pins.
  • FIG. 1 is a side view cross-section of a replaceable connector of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a bottom view of the replaceable connector of FIG. 1.
  • FIG. 3 is a top perspective view of the replaceable connector of FIG. 1.
  • FIG. 4 is a top view of a cable assembly for mating to the replaceable connector of FIG. 3.
  • replaceable connector 10 comprises a connector pin 100 and a molded connector body 104.
  • One end of connector pin 100 is formed into a female end 102.
  • the other end of connector pin 100 is formed into a male end 106.
  • Connector pin 100 is fixed in a molded connector body 104 that exposes female end 102 and forms a receptacle 108 around male end 106.
  • a crimp 110 prevents connector pin 100 from being displaced from connector body 104.
  • a retainer clip 112 may be added for locking connector body 104 to a cable assembly.
  • FIG. 2 shows replaceable connector 10 viewed from the bottom to illustrate receptacle 108 formed in connector body 104 around each connector pin 100. Connector pins 100 are fixed in a parallel alignment as shown by connector body 104.
  • FIG. 3 is a top perspective view of replaceable connector 10.
  • Retainer clip 112 locks connector body 104 by a detent 312 to a mating connector 402 of a cable assembly 40 in FIG. 4.
  • a hole 314 may be provided for applying leverage against retainer clip 112 through hole 314 to assist in overcoming high insertion force that may be required to release connector pins 100 when replacing replaceable connector 10.
  • Other retaining mechanisms may be used as practiced in the art.
  • a cover piece (not shown) may be used as is well known in the art to protect connector pins 100 when connector 20 is mated to cable assembly 40 in FIG. 4 while cable assembly 40 is disconnected.

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Abstract

A replaceable connector of the present invention comprises an array of connector pins in a parallel alignment each having a female end and a male end. The connector pins are fixed in a molded connector body that exposes the female ends and forms a hollow pin receptacle around each of the male ends.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to electronic cable connectors. More specifically, but without limitation thereto, the present invention relates to a replaceable connector tip for flat cable assemblies.
Flat cable assemblies with molded connector pins are typically replaced at considerable expense when the pins are damaged because the pins are non-replaceable. Unlike semipermanent cable installations, test cables are manually mated and disconnected from their receptacles many times and consequently are more frequently damaged. Miniature, hollow pin connectors are particularly vulnerable to damage in a test environment.
A need therefore exists for a pin connector replacement for flat cable assemblies that may be readily installed in the field.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
A replaceable connector of the present invention is directed to overcoming the problems described above, and may provide further related advantages. No embodiment of the present invention described herein should be construed to preclude other embodiments or advantages that may exist or become obvious to those skilled in the art.
A replaceable connector of the present invention comprises an array of connector pins in a parallel alignment each having a female end and a male end. The connector pins are fixed in a molded connector body that exposes the female ends and forms a receptacle around each of the male ends.
An advantage of the replaceable connector of the present invention is that expensive cable assemblies may readily be repaired in the field without special tools.
Another advantage is that the replaceable connector reduces the cost of repairing cable assemblies with damaged pins.
The features and advantages summarized above in addition to other aspects of the present invention will become more apparent from the description accompanied by the following drawings.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
FIG. 1 is a side view cross-section of a replaceable connector of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a bottom view of the replaceable connector of FIG. 1.
FIG. 3 is a top perspective view of the replaceable connector of FIG. 1.
FIG. 4 is a top view of a cable assembly for mating to the replaceable connector of FIG. 3.
DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
The following description is presented solely for the purpose of disclosing how the present invention may be made and used. The scope of the invention is defined by the claims.
In the side view cross-section of FIG. 1, replaceable connector 10 comprises a connector pin 100 and a molded connector body 104. One end of connector pin 100 is formed into a female end 102. The other end of connector pin 100 is formed into a male end 106. Connector pin 100 is fixed in a molded connector body 104 that exposes female end 102 and forms a receptacle 108 around male end 106. A crimp 110 prevents connector pin 100 from being displaced from connector body 104. A retainer clip 112 may be added for locking connector body 104 to a cable assembly.
FIG. 2 shows replaceable connector 10 viewed from the bottom to illustrate receptacle 108 formed in connector body 104 around each connector pin 100. Connector pins 100 are fixed in a parallel alignment as shown by connector body 104.
FIG. 3 is a top perspective view of replaceable connector 10. Retainer clip 112 locks connector body 104 by a detent 312 to a mating connector 402 of a cable assembly 40 in FIG. 4. In FIG. 3, a hole 314 may be provided for applying leverage against retainer clip 112 through hole 314 to assist in overcoming high insertion force that may be required to release connector pins 100 when replacing replaceable connector 10. Other retaining mechanisms may be used as practiced in the art. A cover piece (not shown) may be used as is well known in the art to protect connector pins 100 when connector 20 is mated to cable assembly 40 in FIG. 4 while cable assembly 40 is disconnected.
Other modifications, variations, and applications of the present invention may be made in accordance with the above teachings other than as specifically described to practice the invention within the scope of the following claims.

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I claim:
1. A replaceable connector for protecting the pins of cable assemblies comprising:
an array of connector pins each having a female end and a male end; and
a connector body operably coupled to said array of connector pins for maintaining said connector pins in a parallel alignment, wherein said connector body exposes each said female end and forms a receptacle around each said male end of said connector pins.
2. The replaceable connector of claim 1, further comprising a retainer clip operably coupled to said connector body for locking said connector body to a cable assembly.
3. The replaceable connector of claim 2, wherein said retainer clip comprises a detent and a release.
4. The replaceable connector of claim 1, wherein said connector pins comprise hollow pins.
5. The replaceable connector of claim 1, further comprising a flat cable assembly for operably coupling to said replaceable pin connector.
6. The replaceable connector of claim 1, further comprising a crimp in said connector pins for securing said connector pins to said connector body.
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US4808115A (en) * 1987-07-28 1989-02-28 Amp Incorporated Line replaceable connector assembly for use with printed circuit boards
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US5211590A (en) * 1991-12-11 1993-05-18 General Electric Company Repairable electric cable connector with snap together backshell
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US4005922A (en) * 1975-06-02 1977-02-01 Air-Tex Wire Harness, Inc. Replaceable electrical connector plug assembly
US4402566A (en) * 1981-10-13 1983-09-06 International Telephone & Telegraph Corporation Field repairable electrical connector
US4422710A (en) * 1981-12-21 1983-12-27 The United States Of America As Represented By The Secretary Of The Navy Repairable backshell adapter for electrical connector
US4653839A (en) * 1985-06-24 1987-03-31 Itt Corporation Connector with removable socket elements
US4808115A (en) * 1987-07-28 1989-02-28 Amp Incorporated Line replaceable connector assembly for use with printed circuit boards
US5022865A (en) * 1988-09-14 1991-06-11 Simmonds Precision Products, Inc. Hermetically sealing connector and method of use thereof
US4954105A (en) * 1989-12-28 1990-09-04 Intermedics, Inc. Replacement connector for implanted leads
US5120245A (en) * 1990-03-09 1992-06-09 Amp Incorporated Pluggable connector for use with insulation displacing barrel terminals
US5064389A (en) * 1991-06-19 1991-11-12 Amp Incorporated Electrical slave connector
US5211590A (en) * 1991-12-11 1993-05-18 General Electric Company Repairable electric cable connector with snap together backshell
US5380224A (en) * 1992-04-14 1995-01-10 Ametek Aerospace Products, Inc. Repairable cable assembly
US5439392A (en) * 1992-11-25 1995-08-08 Framatome Connectors International Penetrator assembly connector sleeve and system comprising same
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