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Push-in electrical terminal with insulation contact

US10559897B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 7, 2018
Grant dateFeb 11, 2020
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Expiry dateSep 7, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R4/4848
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An electrical terminal includes a terminal base. A mate portion is attached to the terminal base. The mate portion is adapted to mate with a corresponding electrical terminal. The electrical terminal includes a conductor contact portion. The conductor contact portion includes a box attached to the terminal base. A lever extends from one wall of the box. The lever is curved to extend toward the terminal base. The lever is adapted to engage a conductor of a wire inserted into the box. The electrical terminal also includes an insulation contact portion. The insulation contact portion is attached to the terminal base. The insulation contact portion is adapted to engage an insulation of the wire.

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