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Metallic male terminal
Assignee: Yazaki Corp
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Filing: 1996-11-13
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Granted: 1998-08-18
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Expires: 2016-11-13
Abstract
Abstract A mating contact portion is formed by folding a plate member into a tongue-like configuration matable with a metallic female terminal, including a contact part in which the plate member is folded in a longitudinal direction along a bending part disposed at a tip of the mating contact portion.
Inventors
- 👤 Masanori Tsuji
- 👤 Motohisa Kashiyama
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 10:07
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/02; H01R13/04; H01R13/05; H01R13/055; H01R43/00; H01R43/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
A metallic male terminal comprising: a plate member folded to define a connecting portion and a mating contact portion; the connecting portion being capable of connection to an electrical wire and having a transversely folded part abutting the mating contact portion, the transversely folded part being formed by folding the plate member in a transverse direction of the metallic terminal so that transversely opposite sides of the plate member abut each other in a transversely central region of the metallic male terminal; the mating contact portion being integral with the connecting portion and formed by a folded plate member folded in a longitudinal direction of the metallic male terminal to define a tongue-like configuration capable of coupling a metallic female terminal.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
A metallic male terminal comprising: a plate member folded to define a connecting portion and a mating contact portion; the connecting portion being capable of connection to an electrical wire and having a transversely folded part abutting the mating contact portion, the transversely folded part being formed by folding the plate member in a transverse direction of the metallic terminal so that transversely opposite sides of the plate member abut each other in a transversely central region of the metallic male terminal; the mating contact portion being integral with the connecting portion and formed by a folded plate member folded in a longitudinal direction of the metallic male terminal to define a tongue-like configuration capable of coupling a metallic female terminal.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The metallic male terminal according to claim 1, wherein the mating contact portion define the whole of the tongue-like configuration.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
47 words
The metallic male terminal according to claim 2, wherein the mating contact portion has an engagement means for effecting an intra-engagement in the folded plate member to prevent the folded plate member from slipping in a direction transverse to the longitudinal direction of the metallic male terminal.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
JPH03116572A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2001-08-17 | 2002-02-16 | 2002-08-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2005-08-17 | 2006-02-16 | 2006-08-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2009-08-17 | 2010-02-16 | 2010-08-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |