High current connector using tuning fork contacts

Details High current connector using tuning fork contacts High current connector using tuning fork contacts

1998-11-02

2000-12-12

Bradley, Paula

Electrical connectors

Metallic connector or contact having movable or resilient...

Screw-thread operated securing part

439259, 439833, 439265, H01R 1315, H01R 448

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061590576

ABSTRACT:
Disclosed is an electrical connector of the blade and contact type in which the contact has a tuning fork shape. The tuning fork includes a first tine and a second tine which are spaced apart and are initially parallel to each other. The first and second tines form an elongated slot therebetween. An adjustable tensioner includes an elastic member mounted exterially of one of the tines and a set screw which extends through the elastic member and one of the tines and is engaged with the other of the tines. By adjusting the set screw, the second of the tines is biased in a direction towards the first of the tines and the spacing between the first and second tines is reduced. In this manner, the contact pressure and spacing can be adjusted so that when the blade is inserted into the slot formed by the tines, the frictional resistance can be adjusted. The blade can either be vertically or longitudinally inserted into the slot.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3082399 (1963-03-01), Brandhorst
patent: 5454727 (1995-10-01), Hsu
patent: 6004141 (1999-12-01), Abe et al.

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