Patent ID: 6475040
Filing Date: 2002-11-05
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
An electrical receptacle terminal comprising:a) a crimp section structured to receive and crimp a wire conductor therein; b) a receptacle section positioned immediately forward of and adjacent to said crimping section, the receptacle section having a cavity therein structured to receive male terminals having a rectangular cross-section and male terminals having a circular cross-section; c) said cavity defined by a bottom wall, a top wall, and a pair of opposing side walls, said side walls being connected to both said top and bottom walls,said top wall having a spring member extending therefrom, said spring member being deflectable upon engagement with a male terminal to generate a normal force acting upon the male terminal in engagement therewith, regardless of whether the male terminal has a circular cross-section configuration or a rectangular cross-section configuration; d) each said side wall of said receptacle section having a fixed linearrib member oriented along a longitudinal axis of the receptacle section, and extending substantially the entire length of said cavity, said rib members projecting inwardly from said side walls toward an interior of said receptacle section to position a male terminal in alignment with and in engagement with the spring member and to support the male terminal along substantially all of that portion of the male terminal received within the cavity of the receptacle terminal.