Electrical terminal and receptacle assembly
US8678867B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 31, 2011 |
| Grant date | Mar 25, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 23, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/111
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A terminal is provided with a body sized to be received within a receptacle. A distal region extends lengthwise from the body in a receptacle direction. At least one portion of the distal region extends centrally inward into the receptacle to receive a pin to deform and maintain contact with the received pin. A lengthwise extending proximal region is connected to the body and spaced apart from the distal region. At least one portion of the proximal region extends radially outward to engage a side wall of the receptacle to enhance contact of the terminal with the receptacle. A receptacle assembly is provided for receiving one or a plurality of terminals.
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