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Electrical terminal
Assignee: Hego Electric GmbH
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Filing: 1976-04-26
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Granted: 1978-03-07
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Expires: 1996-04-26
Abstract
Abstract An electrical terminal comprises a U-section body, a clamping screw substantially parallel to the base of the U, and a generally L-shaped clamping member loosely located and pivotable in the body and having one arm acted on by the clamping screw for pivoting the clamping member to clamp an inserted conductor.
Inventors
- 👤 Gottfried Glaesel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 22:03
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R4/00; H01R4/28; H01R4/38; H01R4/40; H01R4/30; H01R4/308; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/39; Y10T24/3936; Y10T24/3956
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
152 words
An electrical terminal comprising a U-section body of bent sheet metal and having a transverse member extending transversely to the limbs and base of the U, a clamping screw having a screw tip threaded in the said transverse member and extending generally parallel to the base of the U and between the limbs thereof, and a generally L-shaped claimping member loosely located in the body between the limbs thereof and having a first arm laterally spaced from a clamping surface in the body generally parallel to the screw and a second arm disposed to be engaged by the screw tip, the said first arm having at its end an external surface tiltably engaging a portion of the body, the body providing access for insertion of a conductor between the said first arm and the clamping surface whereby on tightening of the clamping screw the inserted conductor can be clamped in the body.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
20 words
A terminal according to claim 1, wherein a fixed conductor is provided between the said first arm and clamping surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
A terminal according to claim 1, wherein the first arm of the clamping member is loosely pivotable on the transverse member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
A terminal according to claim 1, wherein the said external surface on the said first arm of the clamping member is a lateral pivot projection resting loosely against an edge of a limb of the U.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-03-06 | 1981-09-05 | 1982-03-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-03-06 | 1985-09-05 | 1986-03-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-03-06 | 1989-09-05 | 1990-03-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |