Patent ID: 9065192
Filing Date: 2015-06-23
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. A power terminal connector comprising: a terminal having a terminal body defining a receptacle, the terminal body having a front end open to the receptacle, the receptacle being configured to receive a power terminal through the open front end, the terminal body having a series of notches separated by posts at the front end; and a contact spring received in the receptacle, the contact spring having a first band and a second band, the contact spring having spring beams extending between the first and second bands, the spring beams resiliently engaging the power terminal, the bands engaging the terminal body to create a power path between the terminal body and the power terminal, the first band having a series of tabs extending therefrom separated by gaps, the tabs being received in corresponding notches and the gaps receiving corresponding posts to secure the contact spring in the terminal box.