Donald Lee Hughes

US Patent:

40260135, May 31, 1977

Filed:

Mar 17, 1976

Appl. No.:

5/667773

Inventors:

Donald Kent Hughes - Mechanicsburg PA

Assignee:

AMP Incorporated - Harrisburg PA

International Classification:

H01R 4300

US Classification:

29628

Abstract:

An apparatus for terminating a very fine magnet wire and which, in doing so, becomes the permanent termination thereof. A three sided contact forming three sides of a trapezium has the center side form an acute angle with the serrated second side and an obtuse angle with the third side. A housing has a cavity therein for receiving and retaining the contact. The cavity contains a stopping means against which the junction of the first and center contact sides abut as the contact is inserted into said housing. However, the third contact side continues further into the cavity to alter the said acute and obtuse angles towards right angles, thereby pushing the serrated second contact side in a direction normal to the insertion force and against a given wall of the housing and across which the magnet wire has been positioned.

US Patent:

39375498, Feb 10, 1976

Filed:

Jun 18, 1974

Appl. No.:

5/480986

Inventors:

Donald Kent Hughes - Mechanicsburg PA

Assignee:

AMP Incorporated - Harrisburg PA

International Classification:

H01R 1338

US Classification:

339 97C

Abstract:

An improved slotted beam type electrical contact for engaging stranded wire is disclosed. The subject contact includes an insulation displacement feature which obviates the need for stripping the end of wire. It also assures good electrical and mechanical connection with the individual strands of the wire, regardless of the stranding or the lay of the strands, by the arrow head shape of the slot. The beams are retained in contact with the strands of wire by locking legs which, after the engagement of a stranded wire conductor therein, are deformed to prevent subsequent spreading of the beams.

US Patent:

41662652, Aug 28, 1979

Filed:

Feb 3, 1978

Appl. No.:

5/874958

Inventors:

Charles E. Reynolds - Mechanicsburg PA
Donald W. Hughes - Mechanicsburg PA

Assignee:

AMP Incorporated - Harrisburg PA

International Classification:

H01F 1510

US Classification:

336192

Abstract:

A coil bobbin is disclosed which has means for facilitating electrical connections of the coil wire to external conductors. Improved coil winding and manufacturing methods are also disclosed. The coil bobbin has two contact receiving cavities extending into one of its flanges and has integral binding posts for the wire extending from the flange. Wire positioning means are provided for locating the coil wire with its axis extending from the binding posts in crossing relationship to the cavities and then to the coil supporting surface. In use, the wire is wrapped around one of the posts, passed through one of the cavities, and is then wound on the coil supporting surface. After the required number of turns have been wound, the wire is passed through the other cavity and wrapped around the remaining post. Terminals are inserted into the cavities to establish contact with the wire and the posts are cut away from the bobbin flange.

US Patent:

42519110, Feb 24, 1981

Filed:

May 14, 1979

Appl. No.:

6/038769

Inventors:

Charles E. Reynolds - Mechanicsburg PA
Donald W. Hughes - Mechanicsburg PA

Assignee:

AMP Incorporated - Harrisburg PA

International Classification:

H01F 4110

US Classification:

29605

Abstract:

A method of terminating coil windings is disclosed in which the ends of the coil wire are wound around posts which are integral with the bobbin prior to and, at the conclusion of, the coil winding process. The bobbin is provided with terminal-receiving cavities located such that the ends of the coil wire extend from the posts across these cavities. Electrical connections to the ends of the coil wire are made by cutting off the posts and thereby severing the wire at a location adjacent to the post and inserting terminals into the cavities which establish contact with the ends of the coil wire. The lead wires can then be connected to the same terminals.

Address:

6450 Brittan Rd, Harrisburg, PA 17111

Phone:

7175748835

VIN:

JTHBK1EG0A2382338

Make:

LEXUS

Model:

ES 350

Year:

2010