Battery connector with dual compression terminals
US6702621B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 17, 2002 |
| Grant date | Mar 9, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 17, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E60/10
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A battery connector (5) has an insulative housing (1), an elongate insulative insert (2) and a plurality of terminals (3) insert molded with the insert. The housing defines a plurality of passageways (101) receiving corresponding terminals and a bottom opening (16) transecting the passageways. The insert has a body portion (20) received in the opening and lock portions (21) formed on opposite ends of the body portion engaging with the housing. Each terminal has a contacting portion (31), a connection portion (33), a mounting portion (35) and two spring portions (32, 34). The mounting portion forms a bulge (350) thereon. One of the spring portions is shaped generally having a profile of three-fourth circle.
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