Current carrying retention clip
US11128078B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 20, 2020 |
| Grant date | Sep 21, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 20, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/405
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A current carrying clip contact and electrical connector have a first stationary beam and a movable beam. The first stationary beam has first planar tab engagement section and a first lead-in surface which extends from the first planar tab engagement section. The has a second planar tab engagement section, an arcuate retention section extending from the second planar tab engagement section, and a second lead-in surface extending from the arcuate retention section. The arcuate retention section of the movable beam is movable across a plane of the first planar tab engagement section of the first stationary beam as a mating tab is inserted between the first stationary beam and the movable beam.
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