Receptacle contact
US9099796B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 12, 2014 |
| Grant date | Aug 4, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 12, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49117
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A receptacle contact includes a resilient contact arm having at least one contact area for contacting a mating contact. A support arm is stamped and formed from an area of a wall of the receptacle contact. The support arm cooperates with the resilient contact arm to support the resilient contact arm. An overstress member is provided on the wall of the receptacle contact. The overstress member is formed to extend into the area of the wall from which the support arm was formed. The overstress member cooperates with the support arm to prevent the support arm from being moved beyond the overstress member and beyond the area of the wall from which the support arm was formed, thereby ensuring that the resilient contact arm and the support arm will provide sufficient normal force to maintain a mechanical and electrical engagement with a mating contact.
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