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Twist-lock terminal connection system

  • US 7,160,157 B1
  • Filed: 03/17/2006
  • Issued: 01/09/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/17/2006
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An electrical connection comprising:

  • a first terminal having deflectable elements with inclined parts and a locking edge near an outer perimeter of the first terminal;

    a second terminal having members forming compartments for receiving and making electrical contact with the deflectable elements when the first terminal is placed on the second terminal and twisted a predetermined distance, the second terminal further including a latch for moving into position against the locking edge when the compartments receive the deflectable elements;

    wherein the first terminal has a side arranged to abut against one of the members after the first terminal is twisted the predetermined distance, such that the side prevents further twisting while the latch and locking edge prevent reverse twisting.

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