Patent ID: 7686626
Filing Date: 2010-03-30
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. A rail-type grounding terminal structure for releasable coupling to opposing flanges of a grounding rail, comprising: an insulating housing having a plurality of receiving spaces formed therein and a foot section formed on a lower portion of one end of the insulating housing; a leaf spring mounting member disposed in a first of the plurality of receiving spaces, the leaf spring mounting member having a hole formed therethrough; a plurality of wire connecting members respectively disposed in a plurality of second receiving spaces and being electrically coupled to the leaf spring mounting member; a grounding member disposed below the leaf spring mounting member in a third receiving space located adjacent a bottom side of the insulating housing; and, an insertion member affixed to the grounding member, the insertion member having a U-shaped contour with opposing sides thereof being formed by a pair of insertion legs extending through the hole of the leaf spring mounting member; wherein the grounding member includes: