Key hole retention
US4557543A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 25, 1985 |
| Grant date | Dec 10, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 25, 2005 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R2107/00
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An improved system is disclosed for retaining electrical terminals in associated housings. The subject retention system provides captivation of terminals in a housing in such fashion that the terminals can be mass terminated by known means and can be individually removed for repair or replacement by insertion of a simple tool. The subject retention system can best be compared to a butterfly extension on the terminal and a key hole in the connector. This serves both as orienting and stabilizing means while allowing limited float to improve matability.
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