RETAINER FOR OVERMOLDED ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT
First Claim
1. A plug assembly, comprising:
- a molded plug having opposing first and second ends and opposing front and back surfaces, the plug extending along a longitudinal axis, wherein the plug includes a socket extending from the front surface at least partially through the plug along a width axis, the socket defining at least one hole extending at least partially therethrough;
a retainer at least partially molded within the plug, the retainer having a first end adjacent the first end of the plug and a second end adjacent the second end of the plug;
a first wire set extending into the plug and connected to the socket within the plug; and
a first securing member securing the first wire set to the retainer within the plug, adjacent the first end of the retainer, to hold the first wire set in a fixed position within the plug during the overmolding process.
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Abstract
A plug assembly comprises a molded plug first and second ends, front and back surfaces, and extending along a longitudinal axis. The plug includes a socket extending from the front surface at least partially through the plug along a width axis. The socket defines at least one hole extending at least partially therethrough. The plug assembly also includes a retainer at least partially molded within the plug, with a first end adjacent the first end of the plug and a second end adjacent the second end of the plug. Additionally, the plug assembly includes a first wire set connected to the socket within the plug. The plug assembly further includes a first securing member securing the first wire set to the retainer within the plug, adjacent the first end of the retainer, to hold the first wire set in a fixed position within the plug during the overmolding process.
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15 Claims
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1. A plug assembly, comprising:
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a molded plug having opposing first and second ends and opposing front and back surfaces, the plug extending along a longitudinal axis, wherein the plug includes a socket extending from the front surface at least partially through the plug along a width axis, the socket defining at least one hole extending at least partially therethrough; a retainer at least partially molded within the plug, the retainer having a first end adjacent the first end of the plug and a second end adjacent the second end of the plug; a first wire set extending into the plug and connected to the socket within the plug; and a first securing member securing the first wire set to the retainer within the plug, adjacent the first end of the retainer, to hold the first wire set in a fixed position within the plug during the overmolding process. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A method, comprising:
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providing an electric circuit; providing a retainer configured to hold the electric circuit in a fixed position within a cavity of a molding die during overmolding of a portion of the electric circuit to form a molded item, wherein the retainer includes at least one built-in bushing defining a hole extending through the retainer, and wherein the retainer is configured to remain permanently molded within the molded item; permanently attaching the electric circuit to the retainer with at least one securing member; and overmolding at least a portion of the electric circuit and the retainer to form the molded item containing a portion of the electric circuit and the retainer. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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