Receptacle terminal having retention means

Details Receptacle terminal having retention means Receptacle terminal having retention means

1993-06-21

1994-06-21

McGlynn, Joseph H.

Electrical connectors

Metallic connector or contact having movable or resilient...

Spring actuated or resilient securing part

H01R 1300

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053224604

ABSTRACT:
Receptacle terminal (2) has a web portion (18) and resilient sidewalls (20) which extend in one direction from the web (18). The sidewalls (20) extend inwardly over the web (18) and have free edge portions (22) which are spaced from the web (18) and which engage a tab (6) which is inserted into the receptacle terminal (2). The receptacle terminal (2) has first terminal engagement means (24, 26, 28) which cooperate with a leading portion (30) and an opening (40) of the tab (6) to position the receptacle terminal (2) in a preassembled position when the tab (6) is inserted onto the receptacle terminal (2). Second terminal engagement means (32) are provided on receptacle terminal (2) proximate inner end (14). The second terminal engagement means (32) cooperate with the opening (40) of tab (6) to position the receptacle terminal (2) in a fully assembled position when the tab ( 6) is inserted onto the receptacle terminal (2).

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