Terminal block with electrical connection means with connector location wall and locking finger
US4238140A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 1, 1979 |
| Grant date | Dec 9, 1980 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 1, 1999 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H2085/208
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
This specification discloses an automobile terminal block for receiving fuses and electrical connections to various electrical components of the automobile. Connection to the fuse blade contact from the rear of the terminal block is improved. The terminal block has a passage extending between the front and rear of the terminal block which has therein a fuse holder. The fuse holder is adapted to receive the blade contact of a fuse. The rear of the terminal block has openings for receiving accessory connectors to be connected to a portion of the fuse holder. The openings for the accessory connectors on the back of the terminal block have raised boundaries for distinguishing the openings and have a polarizing means so that each accessory connector is uniquely associated with one opening and can be inserted only in the correct orientation. The terminal block also includes a resilient finger having an extending protrusion which is received in an opening in the fuse holder thereby securing the fuse holder. A stop plate spaced from the resilient finger limits movement of the resilient finger out of the path of the fuse holder thereby limiting the stress which can be applied to the resilie…
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