Patent ID: 7316592
Filing Date: 2008-01-08
Classification: H01R,H02J

Abstract:
1. An electrical contact for reducing electrostatic discharge comprising: a contact head made of a nonconductive material; a contact pin made of a conductive material, the contact pin comprising a top end, a stem, and a terminal point, wherein the contact pin is embedded within the contact head so as to provide an electrical path from the top end to the terminal point; a body made of a nonconductive material, wherein the body is configured to receive the stem and the terminal point within a cavity of the body, wherein the contact head further comprises one or more legs and a foot on each of the one or more legs; an electrical connection plate attached to a bottom portion of the body; and a spring surrounding the stem of the contact pin, wherein the spring is disposed within the body such that an air gap exists between the electrical connection plate and the terminal point of the contact pin when the spring is uncompressed.