Electrical connectors – With insulation other than conductor sheath – Metallic connector or contact secured to insulation
Patent
1998-07-23
2000-11-21
Bradley, Paula
Electrical connectors
With insulation other than conductor sheath
Metallic connector or contact secured to insulation
439869, 439444, H01R 1340
Patent
active
061494712
ABSTRACT:
A terminal retention feature for retaining a terminal pin in a terminal block is disclosed. The retention feature includes an arrowhead shape having barbs thereon. The barbs are tapered on the front side to reduce insertion forces and eliminate deformation of the terminal block. The retention feature provides reduced insertion forces while enabling high retention forces preventing pull out of the terminal pin.
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Kemp Adam M.
Wicks John
Bradley Paula
Davis Katrina
General Motors Corporation
Jones Richard A.
Packard Hughes Interconnect Company
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