3D printed high resolution electrical connectors with novel material removal features
US11283208B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 17, 2020 |
| Grant date | Mar 22, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 17, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R43/18
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A single piece electrical connector having a housing with a mating face, a wire receiving face, and housing side walls. Terminal receiving cavities extend from the mating face to the wire receiving face. The terminal receiving cavities have cavity side walls. Resilient securing arms are provided in the terminal receiving cavities. The resilient securing arms have fixed portions which extend from and are integrally attached to base members which extend from and are integrally attached to the cavity side walls of the terminal receiving cavities. The resilient securing arms are made from the same material and in the same manufacturing process that forms the housing. The fixed ends are spaced from the cavity side walls by gaps. The gaps between the resilient securing arms and the cavity side walls facilitate the cleaning or removal of excess material formed during the manufacturing process of the electrical connector.
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