Terminal strip for making compliant terminals
US6338659B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 30, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jan 15, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 30, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49213
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An elongated terminal strip has a series of terminals, each having a compliant portion engaged laterally between a first and second portion which electrically engage to respective electrical components having a tendency to vibrate. Each compliant portion extends longitudinally with respect to the terminal strip between two adjacent cut lines. A plurality of leading and trailing slots extend longitudinally within the compliant portions and are disposed alternately through one then the other adjacent cut lines. The step of dispensing or cutting the terminal away from the terminal strip exposes the slots along the cut edge enabling the flexing capability of the compliant portion.
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