Resilient terminal with buckling prevention mechanism

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1991-05-07

1992-06-16

Paumen, Gary F.

Electrical connectors

Metallic connector or contact having movable or resilient...

Resilient or spring-operated securing means joining plural...

439850, H01R 1311

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051220830

ABSTRACT:
A resilient terminal with a buckling prevention mechanism has a pair of electric contact portions that are interconnected through a flexible joint portion. The pair of contact portions are provided with abutment portions that are disposed opposite to each other with a small gap therebetween. When there is a misalignment between the mating terminals or when an excessive insertion force is applied, the flexible joint portion of the terminal deflects to allow the male terminal to be inserted therein. The flexible joint portion, however, is protected against buckling because an excess bending of the joint portion is blocked by the abutment portions abutting against each other. At the same time, one of the abutment portions slides on the other, correcting the terminal misalignment and ensuring reliable terminal engagement.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2514336 (1950-07-01), Paige
patent: 4221456 (1980-09-01), Cairns et al.
patent: 4472017 (1984-09-01), Sian

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