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Electrical connector with compliant section

US4828514A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 21, 1988
Grant dateMay 9, 1989
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Expiry dateJan 21, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R12/585
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A solderless, compliant connector formed from heavy gauge, i.e., 0.045" square wire. The compliant portion comprises first and second oppositely disposed, laterally spaced wedges having a gap therebetween. The wedges have inwardly facing sections which are triangular and outwardly facing surfaces which are arcuate.

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