Terminal for flat flexible cable having structured dimples
AssigneeTE Connectivity Solutions GmbH
InventorsRyan David Hetrick, John Mark Myer, Marjorie Kay Myers
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Abstract
A conductive terminal for a flat flexible cable comprises a first contact surface, and a second contact surface opposing the first contact surface. The first and second contact surfaces define a space therebetween for receiving a flat flexible cable along a longitudinal direction of the terminal. A structure of protruding elements is defined on the first contact surface and includes a plurality of protruding elements extending from the first contact surface in a direction of the second contact surface. The structure of protruding elements includes at least one protruding element having a first height, and at least one protruding element having a second height, distinct from the first height.
Claims18
A conductive terminal for a flat flexible cable having an exposed conductor, comprising:
- a first contact surface comprising a spring arm;
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- a second contact surface comprising a spring arm opposing the first contact surface, the first and second contact surfaces defining a space therebetween for receiving and holding therebetween by a force from the spring arms a flat flexible cable along a longitudinal direction of the terminal;
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- a plurality of protruding elements defined on the first contact surface, the protruding elements continuously adjacent one another and extending from the first contact surface in a direction of the second contact surface and including at least one protruding element having a first height, and at least one protruding element having a second height, distinct from the first height wherein at least one of the first and second contact surfaces makes electrical contact with the exposed conductor.
A terminal assembly, comprising:
- a conductive terminal, including:
- a first contact surface comprising a spring arm;
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- a second contact surface comprising a spring arm opposing the first contact surface, the first and second contact surfaces defining a space therebetween for receiving a flat flexible cable along a longitudinal direction of the terminal height, a force from the spring arms causing at least one of the first and second contact surfaces to make electrical contact with the exposed conductor;
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- a structure with protruding elements defined on the first contact surface, the structure comprising a plurality of continuously adjacent protruding elements extending from the first contact surface in a direction of the second contact surface and including at least one protruding element having a first height, and at least one protruding element having a second height, distinct from the first height;
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- a flat flexible cable having a conductor exposed through an insulation material and received within the space between the first and second contact surfaces of the terminal.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.