Electrical contact element

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1988-11-30

1990-10-30

Paumen, Gary F.

Electrical connectors

Self aligning contact

439751, H01R 13428

Patent

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049665570

ABSTRACT:
An improved electrical contact element for use in connector housings. More particularly, the contact element includes a U-shaped retention section having one resilient leg extending obliquely outwardly. Further included is a resilient web in between and connecting the forward termination section and retention section to provide a degree of independent movement of the former relative to the latter.

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IBM Technical Disclosure Bulletin, "Connector Block Hole Formation", by E. C. Uberbacher, vol. 3, No. 6, Nov. 1960.

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