Connector terminal with resilient contacts
US6520812B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 30, 2000 |
| Grant date | Feb 18, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 30, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/6277
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A connector terminal has a base with an opening extending therethrough. The opening is surrounded by an inner border of the base. A series of resilient contacts extend away from the base from the inner border to form a socket. The contacts have opposed surfaces which are spaced apart from each other and positioned to define the socket. The contacts have tips that extend in an outwardly direction relative to the opening to allow easy insertion into and removal of a male terminal from the socket. A securement portion on the base allows a conductor to be secured to the connector terminal.
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