Metal working – Method of mechanical manufacture – Electrical device making
Reexamination Certificate
2009-03-19
2010-12-28
Arbes, C. J (Department: 3729)
Metal working
Method of mechanical manufacture
Electrical device making
C029S874000, C029S884000, C029S885000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07856712
ABSTRACT:
A method for manufacturing a female electrical terminal includes, according to one embodiment, blanking of strip of conductive material and forming a wire connecting portion to receive an electrical wire. The blank may include a contact arm extending into an area adjacent the wire connecting portion. The contact arm extends into this area from a terminal connecting portion at a predetermined angle. The contact arm may be straightened and folded prior to bending the terminal connecting portion into a tubular member for receiving the tab of a male terminal. The step of straightening the contact arm can be performed using a special coining process that applies pressure to the conductive material around the shoulder causing the conductive material to flow within a confined area allowing the contact arm to be straightened.
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Busies Rainer
Placzko Dirk
Arbes C. J
Brooks & Kushman P.C.
Lear Corporation
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