Patent ID: 6341989
Filing Date: 2002-01-29
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A connecting terminal assembly for printed circuit boards comprised of individual single pole clamping modules, each module comprising:an insulating, molded plastic housing (10) formed with holding space; said holding space containing a â€œUâ€  shaped connection contact (18), a clamping spring (26), and an actuating element (40) wherein one side-piece of said connection contact forms a contact bridge (20) and another side-piece forms a soldering pin (22) extending below said housing; said clamping spring (26) resting on said contact bridge (20) and wherein said clamping spring (26) having a clamping end (34) and an opening (36) for insertion and holding a wire conductor; said actuating element (40) being pivotable into an open position holding said clamping end (34) downwardly toward said soldering pin (22) so that to form an open position for inserting said wire conductor therein; said actuating element (40) being pivotable into a clamping position releasing said clamping end (34) so that to clamp said wire conductor between said clamping end (34) and said contact bridge (20); and a lever (48) formed integrally with said actuating element to pivot said actuating element between open position and clamping positions, whereby said lever (48) projects out of the housing (10) at a right angle to the front of the housing (10) in the open position of the clamping spring (26) and is generally parallel to the front of the housing (10) and rests against the front of the housing (10) in the clamping position.