Electrical connector with improved terminal retention means

Details Electrical connector with improved terminal retention means Electrical connector with improved terminal retention means

1992-11-02

1993-11-23

Echols, P. W.

Electrical connectors

With insulation other than conductor sheath

Metallic connector or contact secured to insulation

439869, H01R 1340

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active

052638820

ABSTRACT:
A retention system is provided for an electrical connector which includes a dielectric housing having at least one terminal-receiving cavity. A terminal is insertable through an insertion face of the housing into the cavity. The terminal is stamped from metal material and includes a generally planar retention body portion press-fit into the terminal-receiving cavity. A groove is provided in the housing communicating with the cavity and the insertion face of the housing. The groove has opposite side walls extending in an insertion direction of the terminal. The terminal includes a retention boss stamped from the body portion and insertable into the groove. The boss has side walls establishing a force-fit with the side walls of the groove. preferably, the boss is generally peanut-shaped in cross-section to define a pair of enlarged lobe portions providing four points of contact with the side walls of the groove.

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