High performance contact element
US9190784B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 21, 2014 |
| Grant date | Nov 17, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 21, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R24/28
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A contact element for providing high current capabilities between an electrical contact and a mating contact. The contact element includes multiple first resilient contact arms and multiple second resilient contact arms. The first contact arms and the second contact arms have first contact sections and second contact sections. The first contact sections electrically engage the mating contact when the mating contact is fully inserted into the electrical contact. The second contact sections electrically engage a portion of the electrical contact when the mating contact is fully inserted into the electrical contact. The first contact sections and the second contact sections provide redundant contact sections which allow for the passage of a high amperage current with low resistance and low temperature.
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