Electrical receptacle terminal

Details Electrical receptacle terminal Electrical receptacle terminal

1995-06-02

1997-08-05

Pirlot, David L.

Electrical connectors

Metallic connector or contact having movable or resilient...

Spring actuated or resilient securing part

439852, 29882, H01R 1122

Patent

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056536160

ABSTRACT:
A receptacle terminal having a receptacle end for receiving a pin terminal, the receptacle end including a body portion from which opposed contact walls extend between similarly extending strut walls, the walls forming a forwardly disposed shroud portion where the contact walls are connected to adjacent strut walls. A cantilevered contact arm for engaging the pin terminal is struck from one of the contact walls, leaving an opening therein having a tab formed along one of the strut walls. The contact wall being deformed to bring the tab over the contact arm, whereby deflection of the contact arm is opposed by the strut wall providing increased strength.

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