Rotatable connection terminal for connector
US5529510A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 31, 1994 |
| Grant date | Jun 25, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 31, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/2421
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A spring is wound on a connection terminal with one end thereof fixedly secured to the connection terminal. A spiral protuberance is formed on a bore wall of a holder hole and is engaged with the spring. With this construction, when the connection terminals are to be fitted together, the spring is guided by the spiral protuberance to be angularly displaced, and at the same time, the connection terminal fixed to the spring is also angularly displaced in synchronism therewith. Therefore, even if dust or the like deposits on connection terminals, it can be removed by the rotation of one of the connection terminals during the fitting operation to maintain a good electrical connection.
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