High voltage electrical terminal with compliant contact insert
US12294171B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 24, 2022 |
| Grant date | May 6, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 11, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/14
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electrical connector includes a generally planar terminal and a U-shaped retainer. The electrical connector also includes a resilient spring disposed intermediate the terminal and the retainer. A contact insert distinct from the resilient spring is disposed intermediate the spring and the terminal. The contact insert defines an array of paired negative and positive protrusions. The spring is configured to exert a normal connection force on the array of paired negative and positive protrusions and form electrical contact points between the terminal and a planar mating terminal inserted into a gap between the spring and the contact insert through the array of paired negative and positive protrusions. An electrical connector assembly and a method of manufacturing such an electrical connector assembly are also provided.
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