Electrical contact having improved secondary locking surfaces

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1995-03-27

1997-03-18

Pirlot, David L.

Electrical connectors

Metallic connector or contact having movable or resilient...

Spring actuated or resilient securing part

439851, 439752, H01R 1122

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056117167

ABSTRACT:
An electrical contact having a box like central portion from one end of which contact arms extend to electrically engaged a tab-type terminal. Extending from another end of the box like central portion is a transition section that interconnects the central portion with a conductor engaging portion. The central portion includes side walls having extensions that are inwardly folded to present improved bearing surfaces that, along with upwardly folded walls define first and second secondary lock areas. The bearing surfaces including sufficient surface area to assure reliable and maintainable secondary locking with the connector housing.

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