Patent ID: 7412758
Filing Date: 2008-08-19
Classification: H01R,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method of using progressive die tooling, comprising: forming at least a first component and a second component and a tab that extends between said first component and said second component; said tab having a length, which extends between a first end portion that is coupled with said first component and a second end portion that is coupled with said second component, and a width that is perpendicular to said length; forming said tab with means that resists the unintentional formation of multiple hinge axes between said first component and said second component when said first component and second component are moved with respect to one another; said means being comprised of a compressed cross-sectional height formed in said tab that facilitates the formation of a hinge intermediate the first and second end portions of said tab when said first component and said second component are wound about a common axis; causing a first movement of said first component, with respect to said second component in a first direction, such that said tab bends to form a hinge along a first axis in said tab between said first and second end portions; and causing a second movement of said first component, with respect to said second component in a second direction, such that said tab bends again at said hinge along said first axis.