Electrical connector and method of making an electrical connection
US4471159A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 24, 1982 |
| Grant date | Sep 11, 1984 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 24, 2002 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/7129
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electrical connector and method of making an electrical connection for reliably supporting conductors with a high retention force. The connector has two conductor-engaging members joined through a pin making an interference fit with and bonding itself to at least one member. The pin contains grooves and lands on its surface which are permanently altered as the pin is pressed or fired into the conductor engaging member to provide a strong, high retention force cold welded connection.
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