Socket terminal and connector
US4505531A · kind A · utility
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10References
27Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 29, 1983 |
| Grant date | Mar 19, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 29, 2003 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/187
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An improved socket terminal is described having a housing member and a terminal member positioned within the housing. The terminal member establishes a deflectable constriction within the housing. A pivot means is provided for enhancing the gripping force established between the housing, the terminal member and a plug terminal body which is inserted into the constriction. Various embodiments are disclosed for establishing the constriction. An improved method is also described for fabricating the terminal member.
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