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Self-cleaning tri-cusp signal contact

US4560223A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 29, 1984
Grant dateDec 24, 1985
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Expiry dateJun 29, 2004

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01R3/00
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A three-cusp self-cleaning signal contact is disclosed that is structurally strong and breakage resistant, that is capable of cutting through any surface contamination present on intended contact points for insuring a good electrical interconnection, and that is self-cleaning and capable of repetitive use notwithstanding a comparatively large quantity of surface contamination.

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