Terminal with front end protection
US9548553B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 30, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jan 17, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 30, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/18
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electric terminal includes a conductive portion with a base, a box supported on the base, and a plurality of contact arms extending therefrom. The electric terminal also includes a spring portion formed as a separate piece from and supported on the box of the conductive portion. The spring portion includes a contact arm that biases at least one of the plurality of contact arms of the conductive portion and a protective shroud that extends farther from the base of the conductive portion than the contact arms.
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