Patent ID: 6213800
Filing Date: 2001-04-10
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A shorting clip for establishing a short circuit between first and second electrical terminals of an air bag inflator initiator, said shorting clip comprising:a body of electrically insulating material having first and second contact portions engageable with the first and second electrical terminals of the initiator when said shorting clip is connected to the initiator; andelectrically conductive plating on said body of electrically insulating material, said electrically conductive plating having a generally U-shaped configuration and including a first portion, a second portion, and a bridge portion for establishing electrical contact between the first and second electrical terminals of the initiator;said first portion of said electrically conductive plating being formed on said first contact portion of said body of electrically insulating material for engaging the first electrical terminal of the initiator, said second portion of said electrically conductive plating being formed on said second contact portion of said body of electrically insulating material for engaging the second electrical terminal of the initiator, and said bridge portion of said electrically conductive plating extending between and electrically interconnecting said first and second portions of said electrically conductive plating for electrically connecting the first and second electrical terminals of the initiator.