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Terminal for a resistance heating element

US4061412A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 15, 1975
Grant dateDec 6, 1977
Priority date
Expiry dateDec 15, 1995

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05B3/06
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An improved terminal for a sheathed resistance heating element includes a body portion, and a tab portion folded over and connected to the body portion by a neck portion of reduced width. A first aperture for receiving a large size threaded fastener is provided on the body portion, and a second aperture axially-aligned with the first aperture is provided on the tab portion for receiving a smaller sized threaded fastener. The tab portion is dimensioned for sliding engagement with a standard female quick-connect type connector.

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