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Connector block with spring-loaded electrical terminal assemblies

US8979573B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 9, 2014
Grant dateMar 17, 2015
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Expiry dateApr 9, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R9/26
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An electrical terminal or spring terminal for forming an electrical connection between a wire conductor and a current bar includes a spring and a spring retainer, the spring retainer not integral with the spring and not integral with the current bar. Engageable abutment surfaces on the spring retainer and the current bar cooperate to transfer spring force to the current bar.

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