公开(公告)号：EP0062972A2

公开(公告)日：1982-10-20

申请号：EP82301358.6

申请日：1982-03-17

Applicant: THE GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY, p.l.c.

Inventor： Harcourt, Michael David ,  Ooi, Beng Yean

IPC: G07F1/04

CPC classification number: G07F1/041 ,  G07F1/047

Abstract: A coin collecting mechanism having a coin storage chute and a refund chute. Coin path selection is effected by an electromechanically operated ramp mechanism under control of a coin validator so that in the unpowered state automatic refund of inserted coins occurs. Two methods of emptying the coin storage chute are disclosed; a single pin system used with a square ledge stop and a dual pin system for use with a "V" ledge stop. A rubbish rejection channel is also included so that such items as match sticks, lollipop sticks and small coins or tokens cannot enter the system and cause the mechanism to jam.

Abstract translation: 一种硬币收集机构，具有硬币储存槽和退款槽。 在硬币验证器的控制下通过机电操作的斜坡机构实现投币路径选择，使得在无动力状态下发生插入的硬币的自动退回。 披露了两种排空硬币储存槽的方法; 一个单引脚系统，与方形突起挡块一起使用，双引脚系统用于与“V”突起停止。 还包括垃圾排斥通道，使得诸如配对棒，棒棒糖和小硬币或令牌的物品不能进入系统并导致机构堵塞。

公开(公告)号：EP0074721A1

公开(公告)日：1983-03-23

申请号：EP82304290.8

申请日：1982-08-13

Applicant: THE GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY, p.l.c.

Inventor： Hepburn, Eric ,  Harcourt, Michael David ,  Allwood, Peter Henry

IPC: H04M17/02

CPC classification number: H04M17/023

Abstract: A coin collecting box for insertion between a telephone instrument (1) and a line (2,2') to a telephone exchange includes a validator (7) and a dial pulse detector (9) which provide respective signals to a control circuit (8) which may be a microprocessor. The control circuit (8) determines from signals on the line from the telephone (1) whether the call is permitted. If the call is not permitted the control (8) causes a switch (5) to interrupt the connection to the line (2). A key operated switch (15) provides signals to the control circuit (8) which cause that circuit to permit any calls from the associated telephone (1).

Abstract translation: 用于插入电话设备（1）和电话交换机（2,2'）之间的硬币收集箱包括向控制电路（8）提供相应信号的确认器（7）和拨号脉冲检测器（9） ），它可能是一个微处理器。 控制电路（8）根据来自电话（1）的线路上的信号确定呼叫是否被允许。 如果不允许呼叫，则控制器（8）使开关（5）中断到线路（2）的连接。 钥匙操作开关（15）向控制电路（8）提供信号，该信号使电路允许来自相关电话机（1）的任何呼叫。

公开(公告)号：EP0139525A3

公开(公告)日：1986-08-20

申请号：EP84307146

申请日：1984-10-17

Applicant: THE GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY, p.l.c.

Inventor： Harcourt, Michael David

IPC: H01R13/10

CPC classification number: H01R13/11 ,  H01R13/112 ,  H01R13/114

Abstract: To reduce wear on the electrical contact-making surfaces of cooperating plug and socket connector contacts (5, 3) the contact pressure is made as light as possible, consistent with good electrical contact, and an extra member or finger (4) is provided on each socket contact (1) which bears on an area of the respective plug contact (5) not utilised for electrical connection with sufficient pressure to provide the required mechanical resistance to separation of the plug and socket connectors (7, 6). Where the plug contacts (5) are square-section pins the extra finger (4) of a socket contact may bear on a face of the respective pin which is transverse to the faces normally utilised for electrical connection.

公开(公告)号：EP0178159A3

公开(公告)日：1987-07-29

申请号：EP85307213

申请日：1985-10-09

Applicant: THE GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY, p.l.c.

Inventor： Harcourt, Michael David ,  Wildblood, Robin

IPC: H01R04/24 ,  H01R13/506 ,  H01R23/02

CPC classification number: H01R4/2429 ,  H01R4/02 ,  H01R13/506 ,  H01R24/20 ,  H01R2107/00

Abstract: An electrical socket connector in which individual contact members are located and retained on pegs projecting from a body member of electrically insulating material, the contact members being arranged for insulation displacement electrical connection at one end to insulated wires of two different thicknesses, and having means to set the gap between contact-making cantilever springs for co-operation with an associated plug connector. Outer covers may be latched to the body member, and the body member or one of said covers may allow access to said contact members for test probes.

公开(公告)号：EP0122758B1

公开(公告)日：1987-03-11

申请号：EP84302367.2

申请日：1984-04-06

Applicant: THE GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY, p.l.c.

Inventor： Harcourt, Michael David

IPC: H01R23/68

CPC classification number: H01R12/728

公开(公告)号：EP0122758A1

公开(公告)日：1984-10-24

申请号：EP84302367.2

申请日：1984-04-06

Applicant: THE GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY, p.l.c.

Inventor： Harcourt, Michael David

IPC: H01R23/68

CPC classification number: H01R12/728

Abstract: To reduce wear on the contact area of contacts of an electrical connector assembly each of the contacts of a male connector of the assembly is provided with a displacement member which is arranged to cooperate with respective contact members of a corresponding female connector of the assembly to displace the contact members during mating of the connectors. In a particular embodiment a printed circuit board (2) carries an attachment in the form of a comb which attachment has a plurality of displacement members (8) respectively arranged to lie alongside printed contact areas (9) of the printed circuit board(2). In use a part (7) of each contact member of a female connector rides up a forward ramp of the respective displacement member (8) travels along a plateau and rides down a rearward ramp after the leading edge of the printed circuit board (2) has passed over the contact area of the respective female contact. Preferably electrical contact between the female contact and the contact area (9) of the printed circuit board (2) is permitted afterthe leading edge has passed overthe contact area but before completion of mating of the printed circuit board (2) to the female connector so as to assist the removal of any film or debris in the respective contact areas.

Abstract translation: 为了减少电连接器组件的触头的接触区域上的磨损，组件的阳连接器的每个触头设置有位移构件，该位移构件布置成与组件的相应阴连接器的相关接触构件配合以移位 在连接器配合期间的接触构件。 在特定实施例中，印刷电路板（2）承载梳子形式的附件，附件具有分别布置成与印刷电路板（2）的印刷接触区域（9）一起放置的多个位移构件（8） 。 在使用中，阴连接器的每个接触构件的部分（7）沿着平台移动，相应位移构件（8）的前斜面沿着印刷电路板（2）的前缘沿着后向斜坡向下游， 已经越过相应女性接触的接触区域。 优选地，在引线边缘已经越过接触区域之后，但是在完成将印刷电路板（2）配合到母体（2）之前，允许阴触头和印刷电路板（2）的接触区域（9）之间的电接触被允许 连接器，以帮助去除相应接触区域中的任何膜或碎屑。