Rail-type grounding terminal having a two piece spring latch structure
US7686626B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 23, 2008 |
| Grant date | Mar 30, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 23, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R4/485
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A rail-type grounding terminal structure composed of a metal grounding member and an insulating housing. The amount of waste material produced in manufacturing of the grounding member is reduced. In addition, the grounding member has larger contact face to increase current value. Also, the grounding member can be easily tightly connected with a grounding rail. The grounding member is divided into two parts with predetermined configurations respectively. The grounding member includes a metal insertion leg mounted on a leaf spring mount and a bow section connected with the metal insertion leg. The bow section has a first end and a second end. The first and second ends outward extend and are latched on the grounding rail. The metal insertion leg has a head end, a slope and a shoulder section. The slope and the shoulder section are formed under the head end. The grounding terminal is operable to separate from or connect with the rail.
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