Self-retained slider contact pin
US11387587B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 13, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jul 12, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 13, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/2421
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A self-retained slider contact pin has a first contact which is coined to form a first notch and a first finger, and a second notch and a second finger. The first finger and the second finger extend longitudinally relative to the first contact and generally parallel to the first notch and the second notch. A second contact is coined to form an opening and a first channel, and a second opening and a second channel. The first contact and the second contact inter-fit in alignment with the first finger extending through the opening and into the first channel and the second finger extending through the second opening and into the second channel, such that the first finger and the second finger retain together in sliding engagement the first contact and the second contact. A bias spring pushes apart the first contact and the second contact.
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