Electricity: circuit makers and breakers – Electric switch details – Cases and bases
Patent
1993-08-19
1995-07-18
Recla, Henry J.
Electricity: circuit makers and breakers
Electric switch details
Cases and bases
200295, 200296, H01H 164
Patent
active
054343763
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a terminal and base for connecting a circuit through a fusible switch. The base has a plurality of undercut prongs upstanding therefrom and an interlock snap resiliently attached thereto. The prongs are positioned on the base to prevent movement vertically and in at least one direction horizontally. The snap is positioned on the base to prevent movement in the remaining horizontal directions. The terminal includes a generally planar body made of conductive material. The body has a plurality of edges adapted to insert into the undercut prongs. The terminal positions an opposing edge on the body opposite the plurality of edges. The opposing edge is adapted to abut one end of the interlock snap. The terminal includes a first and second means for electrically and mechanically connecting the terminal to the circuit.
REFERENCES:
patent: 3398249 (1968-08-01), Dessert
patent: 3621173 (1971-11-01), O'Cheskey
patent: 4705241 (1987-11-01), Sadao et al.
Cassity Terry A.
Greer David E.
Hyatt Edward A.
Wheeler Kim D.
Golden Larry I.
Irfan Kareem M.
Recla Henry J.
Square D Company
Stoppelmoor, Jr. Wayne H.
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