US5591044A
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Press-connecting terminal
Assignee: Yazaki Corp
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Filing: 1995-12-07
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Granted: 1997-01-07
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Expires: 2015-12-07
Abstract
Abstract Opposed plate portions are spaced a predetermined distance from each other to form a press-connecting blade, and deformation prevention piece portions of an L-shaped horizontal cross-section are provided beneath the plate portions to support the same from the lower side. With this construction, there is achieved a press-connecting portion of a press-connecting terminal, in which the plate portions of are prevented from being deformed away from each other when a wire is press-fitted into the press-connecting blade.
Inventors
- 👤 Kimihiro Abe
- 👤 Katsuhiko Onoda
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 07:15
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R4/00; H01R4/24; H01R4/2416; H01R4/2445; H01R4/2466
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
210 words
A press-connecting terminal comprising: a press-connecting blade cutting a sheath of a wire to be electrically connected to a conductor of the wire when the wire is press-fitted into said press-connecting blade, said press-connecting blade including: a pair of opposed plate portions spaced a predetermined distance from each other; a first deformation prevention piece portion, having an L-shaped horizontal cross-section, formed below one of said two plate portions through a stepped portion formed at a lower end of said one plate portion; and a second deformation prevention piece portion, having an L-shaped horizontal cross-section, formed at a lower end of the other of said two plate portions, wherein said first deformation prevention piece portion is received in a second notch, formed below said other plate portion, to support part of said other plate portion from a lower side thereof, and said second deformation prevention piece portion is received in a space, disposed outwardly of said stepped portion, and a first notch, formed below said one plate portion, to support part of said one plate portion from a lower side thereof over an area of an L-shaped horizontal cross-section, to preventing said two plate portions from being deformed away from each other when the wire is press-fitted into said press-connecting blade.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
210 words
A press-connecting terminal comprising: a press-connecting blade cutting a sheath of a wire to be electrically connected to a conductor of the wire when the wire is press-fitted into said press-connecting blade, said press-connecting blade including: a pair of opposed plate portions spaced a predetermined distance from each other; a first deformation prevention piece portion, having an L-shaped horizontal cross-section, formed below one of said two plate portions through a stepped portion formed at a lower end of said one plate portion; and a second deformation prevention piece portion, having an L-shaped horizontal cross-section, formed at a lower end of the other of said two plate portions, wherein said first deformation prevention piece portion is received in a second notch, formed below said other plate portion, to support part of said other plate portion from a lower side thereof, and said second deformation prevention piece portion is received in a space, disposed outwardly of said stepped portion, and a first notch, formed below said one plate portion, to support part of said one plate portion from a lower side thereof over an area of an L-shaped horizontal cross-section, to preventing said two plate portions from being deformed away from each other when the wire is press-fitted into said press-connecting blade.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
A press-connecting terminal as claimed in claim 1, wherein said press-connecting blade includes a pair of cutting blades having an adjustable gap defined therebetween.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2000-01-07 | 2000-07-08 | 2001-01-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2004-01-07 | 2004-07-08 | 2005-01-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2008-01-07 | 2008-07-08 | 2009-01-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |