Female terminal
US5226842A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 10, 1992 |
| Grant date | Jul 13, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 10, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/113
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A female terminal for being connected to a male terminal comprises a terminal body having an opening through which the male terminal is inserted, and a wire connecting part for being connected to a wire. A flexible element is mounted on the terminal body, for pressing the male terminal inserted into the terminal body, against the terminal body. In order that the flexible element is flexed beforehand to facilitate insertion of the male terminal, a pair of engaging projections are integrally formed on the flexible element, while a pair of engaging sections are formed on the terminal body in order that the pair of engaging projections are engaged respectively with the pair of engaging sections.
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