Patent ID: 7244140
Filing Date: 2007-07-17
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. A spring-operated plug terminal, comprising: at least one of a U-shaped and Ω-shaped spring, the spring including two separate spring arms with two separate spring ends; and a rectangular terminal frame, the frame including a square cutout and a clamping piece angled away from the plane of the terminal frame, wherein one fixed end of the spring is arranged in a fixed position in the cutout and wherein the two ends of the spring arms, together with the clamping piece of the terminal frame, form a clamping zone for connecting at least one of two conductor cores and a flat plug, each spring end including a central, straight first section in the form of a clamping edge, for making inter-engaging contact with a conductor core, and including an edge-side, curved second section forming a clamping surface which protrudes beyond the clamping edge in the direction of termination, to permit simple contact with a flat plug by pressure application.