High contact force pin-receiving electrical terminal
US6010377A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 20, 1997 |
| Grant date | Jan 4, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 20, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R4/185
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A high contact force pin-receiving electrical terminal includes a channel-shaped base joined to a forward pin engaging structure with a generally box-shaped pin receiving region. The pin engaging structure has a pair of spaced apart beams extending forwardly of the base to generally define opposed sides of the box-shaped region with opposed pin contacting surfaces for slidably engaging an inserted pin terminal. A resilient beam support member extends between and mechanically interconnects the forward, free ends of the beams to generally define a third side of the box-shaped region. A shroud extends forwardly of the base about at least portions of the beams to protect the beams during handling.
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