Electrical connectors – Metallic connector or contact having part permanently... – Adapted to be secured to conductor formed on printed circuit...
Reexamination Certificate
1999-05-21
2001-02-27
Bradley, Paula (Department: 2833)
Electrical connectors
Metallic connector or contact having part permanently...
Adapted to be secured to conductor formed on printed circuit...
C439S072000, C439S083000, C439S931000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06193568
ABSTRACT:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a connector and in particular to an MID connector.
DESCRIPTION OF THE RELATED ART
Generally, connectors of the MID (MID=molded interconnect device) type are known. Connectors of the MID type are manufactured typically in an injection molding process using two components. Also, male and female connectors are known.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a connector, in particular an MID connector and more particularly to an MID connector of the female type.
It is an object of the present invention to provide such a connector, wherein contact elements and a housing of the connector are integrally formed, i.e. as a single piece. It is a further object to provide large surfaces preferably as soldering surfaces for contacting as well as for mounting the connector on a printed circuit board.
It is a further object of the present invention to provide large air and creeping distances. Further, the connector should be designed such that it can be readily mounted.
In accordance with another object of the invention, the connector is, for instance, in the form of a microphone connector and can be of very small size.
In accordance with the invention, the soldering surfaces are centrally located at the component forming the connector Preferably said soldering surfaces are not located in the upper and lower end areas of the connector. Due to said larger soldering surface a higher force would be required to tear off the connector, which is preferably a female type connector, from a circuit board on which it is preferably mounted. Indeed, the required air and creeping distances can be readily provided without having to use webs or walls for this purpose.
In accordance with the invention, the connector consists of at least two parts, a first or inner part and a second or outer part. Said inner part is preferably provided according to the MID technique such that it consists of a plastic material which can be metallized. Said first inner part is surrounded by said second outer part, preferably by injection molding said second part around said first part. In the case of a female connector, the female sleeve forms a single part or is integral with the connector
Other objects and further features of the present invention will be apparent from the following detailed description with respect to preferred embodiments of the invention when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
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Amphenol-Tuchel Electronics GmbH
Blank Rome Comisky & McCauley LLP
Bradley Paula
Nguyen Truc
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