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Special purpose modular receptacle jack

US5387135A · kind A · utility

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21Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 9, 1993
Grant dateFeb 7, 1995
Priority date
Expiry dateJun 9, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R24/62
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A special purpose modular receptacle comprises a generally rectangular housing having an opening which exposes a cavity within the housing. A plurality of electrical contacts are disposed within the cavity of the housing. Terminal ends of the contacts electrically connect to corresponding contacts on a standard modular connector or a modified modular connector inserted into the cavity. The contacts are exposed at a lower rear portion of the housing allowing connection between the contacts and a printed circuit board. Attachment means allow physical and electrical connection of the housing to a printed circuit board. A guiding means may be present as a modular connector insertion aid.

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