Electrical terminal with multi-directional installation and self-tightening latch mechanism
US6213818A · kind A · utility
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18Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 21, 1999 |
| Grant date | Apr 10, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 21, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R4/34
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electrical connector is provided comprising a frame and at least one set screw. The frame comprises a connector head having multiple intersecting conductor receiving passageways capable of receiving an electrical conductor in one of a plurality of directions. The at least one set screw is connected to the connector head to intersect the conductor receiving passageways. The frame is formed from a single piece of flat conductive material.
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