Patent ID: 6670881
Filing Date: 2003-12-30
Classification: G01K,H01C,H02K

Abstract:
A method for retaining a terminal of a terminal assembly for a positive temperature coefficient resistor/overload resistor (PTCR/OL) assembly, said method comprising:providing a PTCR/OL assembly body comprising an inner surface and a terminal opening therethrough; disposing at least one retaining member to the body inner surface, the at least one retaining member including a central aperture substantially aligned with respect to the terminal opening, and a distal end extending from a perimeter of the central aperture, the retaining member distal end extends radially toward the central aperture and the terminal opening, and at least partially blocks the central aperture and the terminal opening, the retaining member distal end is flexible and is displaceable in a direction of insertion of a terminal to enable the retaining member to engage the terminal substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of symmetry of the terminal when the terminal is inserted axially through the opening, and disposing at least one conductor member within the body, the conductor member includes a planar surface having an arcuate tab extending from each opposing end of the planar surface, the planar surface and tabs defining an opening that is substantially axially aligned with respect to the terminal opening and the central aperture.