Katsuhiko Yuasa

Title: Katsuhiko Yuasa: Electrical Connector Inventor

Introduction

Katsuhiko Yuasa is an inventor associated with Ageo, Japan. His work includes electrical connector designs focused on reliable terminal retention and smoother assembly. He is associated with Amp LLC and has 3 patents.

Latest Patents

Yuasa’s listed patents include “Double locking-type electrical connector.” The design uses an insulated housing and a locking member whose partitions align during assembly, reducing gaps between them. This creates smoother surfaces to guide electrical contacts through the openings and into their chambers.

His other listed patent, “Electrical connector housing having hinged terminal-retaining means,” describes a dielectric housing with passageways for electrical terminals. Hinged flap members close over the terminals, using projections to hold them in place. Hooks engage the passageways’ inner surfaces to help prevent the flaps from deflecting when the terminals experience forces opposite to their insertion direction.

Career Highlights

Yuasa’s patent work addresses practical challenges in connector assembly, including guiding contacts into position and keeping terminals securely retained. These designs combine housing features, locking components, and terminal-retaining mechanisms.

Collaborations

Yuasa’s listed coworkers include Akira Nagamine and Shinji Amemiya. His work is associated with Amp LLC.

Conclusion

Katsuhiko Yuasa’s listed inventions focus on improving the assembly and retention of electrical connector components through carefully designed locking and hinged mechanisms.