Patent ID: 7845969
Filing Date: 2010-12-07
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. A connecting terminal, comprising: at least two clamping elements, such that the clamping elements each have an insulating housing; a contact element positioned within the insulating housing; and a third clamping means for fixing into position a connecting lead, wherein the contact element further comprises a base plate having a stamped-out area defining a first clamping surface having first and second clamping legs; a first recess in the interior of the first clamping leg; a second recess in the interior of the second clamping leg; a first material strip connected to the base plate extending along a first axis of the base plate and bent in a direction of a second axis perpendicular to the first axis; a second clamping surface joining with the first material strip and running parallel to the second axis; a third clamping surface joining with the first material strip opposite the second clamping surface and running parallel to the second clamping surface; and first, second, and third clamping means defined by the first, second, and third clamping surfaces, the first, second, and third clamping means extending in at least two mutually perpendicular directions.