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Terminal having contact portion with reduced thickness

US6254440A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 7, 1998
Grant dateJul 3, 2001
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Expiry dateDec 7, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R13/112
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A connection terminal for use with a flat flexible connector comprises a base defining first and second sides. A pair of cantilevered arms extends forward from the base. Each arm forms a contact portion at a free end thereof. Characterized in that the contact portion has reduced thickness than the rest of the terminal.

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