US3848220A
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Electrical connecting device for service outlet
Assignee: TE Connectivity Corp
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Filing: 1973-05-31
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Granted: 1974-11-12
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Expires: 1993-05-31
Abstract
Abstract An electrical connecting device for an electrical service outlet, such as a duplex receptacle, has a receptacle portion which is adapted to receive a blade terminal in either of two orientations. The receptacle portion has a plate-like first contact portion and a plate-like second contact portion which extends normally of, and is spaced from, the first contact portion. The second contact portion has a channel-shaped extension on its edge which is remote from the first contact portion. One sidewall of this extension lies in a plane which is normal to the plane of the first contact portion and has an edge which is adjacent to the first contact portion. The blade can be inserted if it is oriented parallel to the plate-like first contact portion between the surface of that portion and the adjacent edge of the second contact portion. The blade can also be inserted when it is parallel to the second contact portion between the surface of that portion and the free edge of the one sidewall of the extension.
Inventors
- 👤 R Frantz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 07:40
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R27/00; H01R13/00; H01R13/02; H01R13/35; H01R43/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
263 words
An electrical receptacle terminal intended for use in an electrical service receptacle, said terminal having an elongated buss section extending in a third plane and having a socket portion at each end of said buss section, each of said socket portions being adapted to receive a blade in either of two orientations, each of said socket portions comprising: a web section extending in a said third plane, first and second contact portions, said first contact portion comprising a plate-like section extending in a first plane which extends normally of said third plane, said second contact portion comprising a plate-like section in a second plane which extends normally of said first and third planes, said second contact portion having one edge which extends parallel to, and is spaced from, said first contact plate-like section, whereby said blade is adapted to be inserted between said one edge and said surface of said first contact portion when said blade is parallel to said first plane, a generally channel-shaped extension on said second contact portion, said extension having one sidewall extending from a second edge of said second contact portion which is on the opposite side thereof from said first edge, said channel-shaped extension having a channel web which is parallel to, and spaced from, said second contact portion and having a second sidewall which extends towards said second contact portion, said second sidewall having a free edge which is spaced from said second contact portion whereby, a blade terminal oriented in said second plane can be inserted between said secOnd edge and said second contact portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
263 words
An electrical receptacle terminal intended for use in an electrical service receptacle, said terminal having an elongated buss section extending in a third plane and having a socket portion at each end of said buss section, each of said socket portions being adapted to receive a blade in either of two orientations, each of said socket portions comprising: a web section extending in a said third plane, first and second contact portions, said first contact portion comprising a plate-like section extending in a first plane which extends normally of said third plane, said second contact portion comprising a plate-like section in a second plane which extends normally of said first and third planes, said second contact portion having one edge which extends parallel to, and is spaced from, said first contact plate-like section, whereby said blade is adapted to be inserted between said one edge and said surface of said first contact portion when said blade is parallel to said first plane, a generally channel-shaped extension on said second contact portion, said extension having one sidewall extending from a second edge of said second contact portion which is on the opposite side thereof from said first edge, said channel-shaped extension having a channel web which is parallel to, and spaced from, said second contact portion and having a second sidewall which extends towards said second contact portion, said second sidewall having a free edge which is spaced from said second contact portion whereby, a blade terminal oriented in said second plane can be inserted between said secOnd edge and said second contact portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
A receptacle terminal as set forth in claim 1, said terminal having means on said buss section for forming a permanent electrical connection to a wire.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
69 words
A receptacle terminal as set forth in claim 1, said terminal having a flange integral with, and extending from one side edge of said buss section, said flange extending parallel to said first plane, an ear extending from said flange over said buss section in a plane extending parallel to said second plane, said ear having a wire-receiving slot extending therein for forming an electrical connection with a wire.
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) | 1977-11-11 | 1978-05-13 | 1978-11-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-11-11 | 1982-05-13 | 1982-11-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-11-11 | 1986-05-13 | 1986-11-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |