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US 2026/0229794 A1Published application
Electrical terminal and assembly
AssigneeCooper-Standard Automotive Inc.
InventorDavid S. Malone
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Abstract
This disclosure relates to an electrical terminal having a body for connecting to a conductor and defining a loop. A tab extends into the loop having a deflectable end projecting away from the body and providing a pin socket between the loop and the tab. A pin terminal can be inserted into the pin socket with a reduced force.
Claims20
An electrical terminal comprising:
- a body for connecting to a conductor and a loop, a tab extending into the loop having a deflectable end projecting away from the body and providing a pin socket between the loop and the tab.
An electrical assembly comprising:
- a socket terminal for connecting to a conductor and defining a loop, a tab extending into the loop having a deflectable end projecting away from the loop and providing a pin socket between the loop and the tab;
- and
- a pin terminal positioned in the pin socket in contact with the tab and within the loop.
A method for making an electrical connection comprising:
- providing an electrical socket terminal comprising a body for connecting to a conductor and defining a loop, a tab extending into the loop having a deflectable end projecting away from the body and providing a pin socket between the loop and the tab;
- providing a pin terminal;
- and,
- inserting the pin terminal into the socket.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.