Barbed contact member for an electrical receptacle
US8403712B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 10, 2010 |
| Grant date | Mar 26, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 23, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R24/76
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A contact member for an electrical receptacle includes a connecting member having first and second ends. A first contact is connected to the first end of the connecting member and a second contact is connected to the second end of the connecting member. A first tab is connected to the first contact and is received by a base of the electrical receptacle. A second tab is connected to the second contact and is received by the base of the electrical receptacle. A plurality of barbs are disposed on the first and second tabs to securely retain the contact member in the electrical receptacle.
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