Patent ID: 6252289
Filing Date: 2001-06-26
Classification: G01R,Y10T

Abstract:
An electrical contact apparatus, comprising:a first arm for providing a first conductive contact;a second arm for providing a second conductive contact, the second arm being disposed at a predetermined distance from the first arm; anda support member including the first and second arms, the support member having:a first end from which at least one of the first and second arms extend;a portion disposed between the first and second arms along the first end for supporting the electrical contact apparatus within a housing; anda second end comprising at least one pivot for allowing the support member to adjust within the housing when at least one of the first and second conductive contacts are in communication with an external circuit,wherein at least one of the first arm, the second arm and the support member are made from a gold-plated beryllium-copper compound.