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Direct connect yoke terminal

US5506379A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 21, 1994
Grant dateApr 9, 1996
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Expiry dateNov 21, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01H2300/008
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A switching assembly is disclosed which includes a base structure, spaced apart electrical contacts secured thereto, an electrical contact strip for selective electrical contact with the contacts, and spring biased switching means normally forcing the contact strip into selective engagement with one of the electrical contacts, the improvement resides in an electrical yoke terminal having one portion supporting the contact strip intermediate the ends thereof and another integral portion extending through the base structure for securing the yoke terminal to the base structure.

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