Electrical connector with compression contacts
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1. An electrical connector, comprising:
- a housing having a retention structure, the retention structure including a channel extending substantially in a first direction, a recess, and an opening formed therein and extending between the channel and the recess; and
a contact mounted in the channel and comprising;
a medial section;
a mounting portion extending from one end of the medial section and comprising a mounting tab, the mounting tab extending through the opening and contacting the housing so that the housing restrains the contact in the first direction and in a second direction substantially opposite the first direction; and
a compressive mating portion extending from another end of said medial section and having a distal end, wherein the retention structure of said housing engages the distal end of the compressive mating portion of the contact to preload the contact.
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Abstract
An electrical connector comprises a housing having a retention structure, and a plurality of contacts extending through said housing. Each contact has a medial section, a mounting portion extending from one end of the medial section, and a compressive mating portion extending from another end of the medial section and having a distal end. The retention structure of the housing engages the distal ends of the compressive mating portions of the contacts to preload the contacts. The contacts extend through the housing and exhibit a preload. A fusible element is secured to each respective one of the contacts.
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1. An electrical connector, comprising:
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a housing having a retention structure, the retention structure including a channel extending substantially in a first direction, a recess, and an opening formed therein and extending between the channel and the recess; and
a contact mounted in the channel and comprising;
a medial section;
a mounting portion extending from one end of the medial section and comprising a mounting tab, the mounting tab extending through the opening and contacting the housing so that the housing restrains the contact in the first direction and in a second direction substantially opposite the first direction; and
a compressive mating portion extending from another end of said medial section and having a distal end, wherein the retention structure of said housing engages the distal end of the compressive mating portion of the contact to preload the contact. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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