Female electrical terminal

U.S. Patent Number: 5340338

Abstract: The elastic contact members (18) are provided in curved shape with their front ends (18a) fixed to a main body (16) inside a space 14, and their rear ends (18b) being able to slide on the main body (16) toward the rear inside of the space (14). Additionally, projecting parts (26) which contact the rear ends (18b) prevent more than a specified amount of deformation of the elastic contact members (18). The projecting parts (26) are provided at a specified distance to the rear of the positions of the rear ends (18b) of the elastic contact members (18).

Inventors: Sai; Noriaki (Yokohama, JP), Kinoshita; Yoshiji (Kawasaki, JP)

Assignee: The Whitaker Corporation (Wilmington, DE)

Application Number: 08/089,008

Issued: 1994-08-23

Expired: 2006-08-23

Classes: 439/845

Field of search: 439/845,849,850,851,852,853

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