Heating element connector assembly with insert molded strips
US7513781B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 27, 2006 |
| Grant date | Apr 7, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 27, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/04
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An improved heating element connector assembly includes an insulative, rectangular frame with a central opening, and a plurality of conductive terminals which are press fit into openings in the frame. The terminals are spaced apart from each other lengthwise of two opposing sidewalls of the frame, and pairs of terminals are aligned with each other between the two sidewalls. A plurality of conductive strips are held together in an assembly and the ends of the strips are interconnected along two spaced apart lines by carrier members that may be molded over the ends of the conductive strips. The carrier members extend down into cavities on the frame and terminals are pushed into the cavities to bear against the ends of the strips and effect an electrical connection between the terminals and the strips.
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