Contact with an improved locking element
First Claim
1. A contact comprising:
- a termination section for connection of an electrical conductor;
a contact section for contacting a complementary contact;
a locking element having a guide face with a locking side for maintaining the contact in a housing; and
a cover that covers the locking side to form a closed surface.
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Abstract
A contact having a contact spring, a contact positioner, and a locking element. The contact spring having resilient contacts. The contact positioner receives the contact spring for connection to an electrical conductor. The locking element has a guide face with a locking side that maintains the contact in a housing. A cover covers the locking side to form a closed surface. A guide plate is integrally formed with cover and covers the lateral side of the guide face to form a closed surface. The cover and guide plate enlarge a seal opening of the housing to prevent the seal from damage by the locking element when the contact is inserted and withdrawn from the housing.
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20 Claims
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1. A contact comprising:
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a termination section for connection of an electrical conductor;
a contact section for contacting a complementary contact;
a locking element having a guide face with a locking side for maintaining the contact in a housing; and
a cover that covers the locking side to form a closed surface. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3)
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4. A contact comprising:
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a contact spring having resilient contacts;
a contact positioner that receives the contact spring for connection to an electrical conductor;
a locking element having a guide face with a locking side for maintaining the contact in a housing; and
a cover that covers the locking side to form a closed surface. - View Dependent Claims (5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A contact comprising:
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a contact spring having resilient contacts;
a contact positioner that receives the contact spring for connection to an electrical conductor;
a locking element having a guide face with a locking side for maintaining the contact in a housing; and
a cover that covers the locking side to form a closed surface that enlarges a seal opening of the housing to prevent the seal from damage by the locking element when the contact is inserted and withdrawn from the housing. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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