Connector with low force socket contact having an integral hood

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1980-11-03

1983-04-12

McGlynn, Joseph H.

Geometrical instruments

339258P, H01R 1340, H01R 1312

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043796117

ABSTRACT:
A one-piece socket contact (20) for removable emplacement within a cavity (56) of a receptacle connector (10) comprises a pair of tuning-fork shaped tapered tines (34), an upstanding support (40) and a common connection there amongst to form therefrom a generally parallel cantilevered tripartite tine-support structure. A hood (48) is provided with a bevelled, oval-shaped opening (50) which overlies the tines to compensate for mismatch between an engaging pin contact with the socket contact. Compensation is afforded either by the elongated major axis of the oval-shaped opening or by the ability of the hood to deflect along the opening's minor axis. The contact is retained by engagement between a retention tab (54) and an opening (70). An anti-flotation engagement occurs between spurs (30) and a cavity wall.

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