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 a plurality of socket holes 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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9 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 a plurality of socket holes 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)
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8. 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 socket hole extending at least partially therethrough;
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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; wherein the retainer includes a first bushing adjacent the first end of the retainer, defining a first mounting hole in the plug extending along a width axis, wherein the retainer includes a longitudinal portion extending from the first bushing along a longitudinal axis, wherein the bushing includes front and back surfaces aligned and substantially co-planar with the front and back surfaces of the plug.
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9. 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 socket hole extending at least partially therethrough;
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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; wherein the retainer includes a first bushing adjacent the first end of the retainer, defining a first mounting hole in the plug extending along a width axis, and a second bushing adjacent the second end of the retainer, defining a second mounting hole extending along a width axis, wherein the retainer includes a reduced-height longitudinal portion extending between the first and second bushings along a longitudinal axis, wherein each of the bushings includes front and back surfaces aligned and substantially co-planar with the front and back surfaces of the plug, respectively.
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Specification