Patent ID: 8678867
Filing Date: 2014-03-25
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. A terminal comprising: a body sized to be received within a receptacle; a distal region extending lengthwise from the body in a receptacle direction, at least one portion of the distal region extending centrally inward into the receptacle to receive a pin to deform and maintain contact with the received pin; and a lengthwise extending proximal region connected to the body and spaced apart from the distal region, at least one portion of the proximal region extending radially outward to engage a side wall of the receptacle to enhance contact of the terminal with the receptacle; wherein the proximal region comprises at least one leaf spring extending radially outward to engage the side wall of the receptacle; wherein the leaf spring comprises a radial array of leaf springs; and wherein the radial array of leaf springs is spaced apart circumferentially by gaps formed therethrough that are generally equivalent to a corresponding width of the leaf springs.