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US3827005A
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Electrical connector
Assignee: FCI Americas Technology LLC
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Filing: 1973-05-09
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Granted: 1974-07-30
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Expires: 1993-05-09
Abstract
Abstract An electrical connector including a male and a female terminal both stamped-formed from uniform thickness metal stock. The flat female terminal includes a folded cantilever spring arm which holds the male terminal against a contact point. The blade-like male terminal is inserted between the spring arm and the contact point and includes a groove for receiving the end of the folded cantilever spring arm to hold it in proper position when the terminals are assembled.
Inventors
- 👤 L Friend
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 13:00
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R12/00; H01R12/70; H01R12/71; H01R12/72; H01R12/722; H01R12/728
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
170 words
An electrical connector including an essentially flat female terminal and a male terminal both formed from uniform thickness metal stock; the female terminal including a base, a contact point on one edge of the base, a spring support extending from said edge past the contact point, and a folded cantilever spring arm extending from the end of the spring support along a first leg past the contact point to a reverse bend, around the bend, and then along a second leg between the base and first leg and ending immediately adjacent the contact point, the base and second leg defining a slot for the reception of the male terminal; the male terminal including a flat blade-like body with a leg receiving groove formed along the length of one side thereof; whereby the male terminal may be mated with the female terminal with the second leg fitted in said groove and the folded cantilever spring biasing the male terminal against the contact point to form an electrical connection between the terminals.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
170 words
An electrical connector including an essentially flat female terminal and a male terminal both formed from uniform thickness metal stock; the female terminal including a base, a contact point on one edge of the base, a spring support extending from said edge past the contact point, and a folded cantilever spring arm extending from the end of the spring support along a first leg past the contact point to a reverse bend, around the bend, and then along a second leg between the base and first leg and ending immediately adjacent the contact point, the base and second leg defining a slot for the reception of the male terminal; the male terminal including a flat blade-like body with a leg receiving groove formed along the length of one side thereof; whereby the male terminal may be mated with the female terminal with the second leg fitted in said groove and the folded cantilever spring biasing the male terminal against the contact point to form an electrical connection between the terminals.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
An electrical connector as in claim 1 wherein said male terminal includes a pair of lead-in surfaces to either side of the end of said groove; and the female terminal includes curved lead-in surfaces to either side of the mouth of said slot.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
An electrical connector as in claim 2 wherein the surface of the male terminal including said slot is concave in a lateral cross section.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-07-29 | 1978-01-28 | 1978-07-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-07-29 | 1982-01-28 | 1982-07-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-07-29 | 1986-01-28 | 1986-07-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |