IPC Definitions - January 01, 2012

H01R 24/00 - Definition fr

Definition statement

This main group covers:

Coupling devices attached to cables or attached to structures

Relationship between large subject matter areas

It is the overall structure of the coupling devices which is classified here, the details are classified in H01R 13/00.

References relevant to classification in this main group

This main group does not cover:

Contact members

H01R 13/02

Securing contact members in or to a base or case; Insulating of contact members

H01R 13/40

Bases; Cases

H01R 13/46

Means for supporting coupling part when not engaged

H01R 13/60

Means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts or for holding them in engagement

H01R 13/62

Means for preventing, inhibiting or avoiding incorrect coupling

H01R 13/64

Special adaptation for high-frequency, e.g. structures providing an impedance match or phase match

H01R 13/646

Protective earth or shield arrangements on coupling devices

H01R 13/648

Structural association with built-in electrical component

H01R 13/66

Coupling devices in which a holder is adapted for supporting apparatus to which its counterpart is attached; Separate parts thereof

H01R 33/00

Informative references

Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:

One pole

H01R 101/00

Two poles

H01R 103/00

Three poles

H01R 105/00

Four or more poles

H01R 107/00

Special rules of classification

An indexing code of the groups H01R 101/00-H01R 107/00 should be given to each document.

Glossary of terms

In this main group, the following terms or expressions are used with the meaning indicated:

Pin

male contact

Socket

female contact

Synonyms and Keywords

USB

Universal serial bus