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Electrical terminal

US8992270B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 29, 2013
Grant dateMar 31, 2015
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Expiry dateJul 24, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R13/187
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An electrical terminal includes a contact portion having a contact portion base with at least three sides forming a generally polyhedron structure. At least one contact arm extends from at least some of the sides, and are arranged to receive a mating electrical component. A spring arrangement includes a plurality of spring arms extending from a spring base. Each of the spring arms includes a spring head in contact with at least one respective contact arm near a distal end of the contact portion for applying a force thereto in a direction toward a central axis of the terminal. The spring base includes a support structure configured to support the mating electrical component.

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