Electrical connectors – With insulation other than conductor sheath – Metallic connector or contact secured to insulation
Patent
1992-02-14
1993-03-02
Paumen, Gary F.
Electrical connectors
With insulation other than conductor sheath
Metallic connector or contact secured to insulation
439752, H01R 1341, H01R 13436
Patent
active
051904837
ABSTRACT:
An electrical connector (20) has a dielectric housing (22) with at least one channel (46) therein. A contact (26) having a mating end (74), a mounting end (84) and a body section (94) extending therebetween is disposed in the channel. The body section (94) between the mating end and the mounting end defines an axis. The body section also defines opposed first and second major surfaces (96,98). A first protrusion (104) extends from one of the major surfaces proximate the mating end (74) of the contact and a second protrusion (106 or 108) extends from one of the major surfaces at a location spaced from the mating end (74) farther than the first protrusion (104). In this manner the contact (26) is caused to resiliently bend forming an "S" bend which provides a slight interference fit at spaced locations along the length of the contact to retain the contact in the channel.
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AMP Incorporated
Paumen Gary F.
Smith David L.
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