Spade terminal
US4260216A · kind A · utility
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2References
2Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 14, 1979 |
| Grant date | Apr 7, 1981 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 14, 1999 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R43/20
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An improved spade terminal having two receptacles for use on a printed circuit board, slidingly receives the prongs of spade connectors between flat surfaces. A pair of tabs forming the base of the terminal are inserted into and extend through a hole in a printed circuit board. Each of the tabs is provided with raised abutting means which maintain separation of the tabs after insertion into a circuit board thus allowing automated mechanical clinching of the tabs to firmly hold the terminal on the board prior to soldering. A continuous strip of stamped and formed terminals feed an automatic insertion head.
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