Electrical contact element and method for connecting a conductor to same

Abstract

An electrical contact element is provided that includes a connection region for connecting an electrical conductor and a contact region for contacting a counter-contact element, wherein the connection region is substantially in the form of a hollow cylinder and includes an internal wall surface and an external wall surface, and wherein, in the connection region, a contacting body is arranged with which strands of the conductor can be pressed against the internal wall surface of the connection region. A method is also provided wherein the strands of the conductor to be connected are introduced into the connection region of the contact element and a mandrel of the blind rivet is pulled out on the contact side using riveting pliers. The contacting body is compressed in the process and as a result the strands are pressed against the internal wall of the connection region. Lastly, the mandrel breaks off at a defined breaking point.

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