Abstract: An LCDI device includes a shell, a movement unit, and a wire bundle assembly. The shell includes a base and an upper cover connected to each other. The movement unit is disposed in the base, and includes at least one connecting conductor. A first end of the wire bundle assembly is disposed in the upper cover and includes at least one shield detection line, where the shield detection line is electrically coupled to the connecting conductor. The shield detection line includes a connecting terminal at the first end of the wire bundle assembly which is configured to received and retain the connecting conductor inserted therein. The structure of the LCDI enables fast and secure assembling of the wire bundle assembly and movement unit, and eliminates the need for internal re-adjustment of the shield detection lines after assembling, which promotes automation of large scale production.

Abstract: A power relay having terminal tabs includes an on-off contact element having at least one movable contact and at least one stationary contact, an on-off drive element, at least two pairs of input/output terminal tabs, and at least one pair of control terminal tabs. The on-off drive element makes the movable contact come into contact with or separated from the stationary contact. The two pairs of input/output terminal tabs are electrically connected to at least one pair of input/output portions of the on-off contact element. The one pair of control terminal tabs is electrically connected to control terminal portions of the on/off drive element. Each of the input/output portions is electrically connected to two of the input/output terminal tabs, which are arranged side-by-side in their thickness direction and in vicinity with each other. The input/output terminal tabs and the control terminal tabs have a same thickness and width.

Abstract: A female electrical terminal includes a securing end and a mating end coupled along a longitudinal axis to the securing end. The mating end includes a housing provided with an opening configured to receive a male contact. A contact pad located within the housing is oriented to be brought into contact with the male contact received within the opening, wherein a surface of the contact pad includes a plurality of protrusions extending from the surface.

Abstract: The connection structure connecting a core wire exposed, on the end side of a covered electric wire with an insulating covering portion covering the outer periphery of the core wire, from the insulating covering portion to a bus bar. On the end side of the covered electric wire, an auxiliary terminal including an electric wire grasping portion which grasps the insulating covering portion of the covered electric wire and a core wire protecting portion provided so as to extend from one end of the electric wire grasping portion is attached. The core wire protecting portion includes a base on which the insulating covering portion is placed and welded pieces which are provided so as to extend from the base and disposed near the core wire exposed from the insulating covering portion, and the welded pieces are welded to one face of the bus bar along with the exposed core wire.

Abstract: An electrical terminal for terminating magnet wire. The terminal includes a mating portion and a wire barrel positioned in line with the mating portion. The wire barrel has a first asymmetrical termination section and a second asymmetrical termination section, with the first termination section provided in line with the second termination section. The first termination section is positioned closer to the mating portion. The first and second termination sections have first side walls, second side walls and base walls. The first side walls, the second side wall and the base walls have a plurality of serrations.

Abstract: The subject matter of the invention is an electrical equipment, notably configured to be on board a vehicle, including an electronic board, a female electrical connector transferred onto the electronic board and configured to receive a blade so as to electrically connect it with the electronic board. Said connector includes two claws opposite and at a distance from each other, the two claws being configured to receive said blade while each coming around a respective lateral trench of the blade.

Abstract: A female terminal fitting (1) includes a tubular portion (14) to receive a rod-like mating terminal (30). Three contact points are on an inner surface of the tubular portion and achieve point contact with an outer surface of the mating terminal (30). One or more resilient contact pieces (18) resiliently contact the mating terminal (30). The contact points (15) are disposed side by side in an outer circumferential direction of the mating terminal (30) when viewed along a center axis (31) of the mating terminal (30). The contact point in the middle is shifted along the center axis (31) with respect to the contact points on both sides in the outer circumferential direction. The resilient contact pieces (18) resiliently contact the mating terminal (30) between the contact points on both sides and the contact point in the middle in the direction of the center axis (31).

Abstract: A terminal with ribbed contact springs for receipt of a mating terminal therein. The receptacle terminal has a contact portion which includes a bottom wall with contact sections extending from opposed sides of the bottom wall. Each of the contact sections have at least two resilient arms which extend from the bottom wall to a mating terminal engagement member. The at least two resilient arms have arcuate portions which extend from the bottom wall to the mating terminal engaging members. Each of the at least two resilient arms has a reduced contact spring rate, thereby allowing the contact normal force to be more accurately controlled with the same manufacturing tolerances. More controlled normal force allows for a minimum contact normal force to be reliably maintained while reducing the insertion force required during mating.

Abstract: A receptacle terminal for receipt of a mating terminal therein. The receptacle terminal has a contact portion including a bottom wall and resilient contact arms which extend from the bottom wall. The resilient contact arms have resilient contact sections and mating terminal engagement members. The mating terminal engagement members have a projection receiving opening. A spring arm extends from the bottom wall toward the mating terminal engagement members. The spring arm has a projection which extends from the spring arm to create a raised area on an inner surface of the spring arm to engage the mating terminal. Prior to the receipt of the mating terminal, the projection of the spring arm is positioned in the projection receiving opening of the mating terminal engagement members, allowing the portions of the spring arm to be positioned proximate the mating terminal engagement members.

Abstract: An embodiment is directed to a receptacle terminal for receipt of a mating terminal therein. The receptacle terminal includes a contact portion which has a bottom wall and resilient contact arms. The resilient contact arms extend from opposed sides of the bottom wall. Each of the resilient contact arms has an opening extending therethrough with a first resilient contact section and a second resilient contact section extending on either side of the opening. The first resilient contact sections and the second resilient contact sections have arcuate portions which extend from the bottom wall to mating terminal engaging members. The first resilient contact sections and the second resilient contact sections generate a contact force when a mating terminal is inserted into the terminal.

Abstract: A female quick disconnect electrical terminal that can be installed in either direction onto a male tab terminal. The terminal has an electrically-conductive body with a longitudinal plane with an attachment side and a contact side. An electrical attachment and a contact are on opposite ends of the body. The electrical attachment is typically a crimp attachment but any electrical attachment may be used. The contact has a floor in the plane and a spur extending away from the contact side of plane. The spur can be a dimple or bent nib. Optionally, the spur extends from a raised land. A pair of longitudinal, parallel retention rails are formed by bending wings 90° away from the contact side and curling the wings toward each other 180°. The retention rails and floor form a slot for a male tab terminal blade.

Abstract: A terminal fitting includes a terminal body and terminal connection parts extended from the terminal body. Connection terminals each has a pair of caulking pieces, and each of the connection terminals configured to be connected to an end part of an electric wire. In each of the terminal connection parts, the connection terminal is caulked to the terminal connection part so that the pair of caulking pieces enfold outsides of a pair of caulked pieces provided on the terminal connection part in a state that a bottom face between the pair of caulking pieces faces an opening between ends portions of the pair of caulked pieces. The terminal fitting is connected to the electric wires through the connection terminals.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a connection structure for a terminal fitting (1010). The connection structure includes a terminal fitting (1010) including a terminal body (1011) to be fastened and fixed to a grounding surface and a plurality of terminal connecting portions (1021) extended from the terminal body; and a junction terminal (1030) electrically connected to ground wire (D) and electrically connected to the terminal connecting portions (1021). This connection structure enables a plurality of ground wires to be electrically connected all together to a grounding surface in a space-saving manner.

Abstract: A method of forming an electrical terminal includes the steps of: transferring a portion of electrically conductive material to a selected location on a surface of electrically conductive material stock; bonding the portion of electrically conductive material to the surface of the electrically conductive material stock; forming the portion of electrically conductive material to the surface of the electrically conductive material stock to define a conductive interface; and forming the electrical terminal from the electrically conductive material stock.

Abstract: Embodiments disclose an electrical contact including a metal housing and a fixed contact part, which is attached to the metal housing and has a contact surface that, during the attachment, is located within the metal housing, and a contact tab located outside the metal housing. The electrical contact includes a movable contact part, which can be inserted into the metal housing to form an electrical contact together with the contact surface of the fixed contact part. A cleaning system is provided in that at least one scraping edge is provided adjoining the contact surface, the movable contact part making contact with said scraping edge during insertion. A surface of the movable contact part passes over the scraping edge to remove possible dirt particles.

Abstract: The connector terminal includes a first connector terminal and a second connector terminal to be fit into the first connector terminal, the first connector terminal including a flat spring making contact with a certain area of the second connector terminal, the certain area including a free end of the second connector terminal, and a terminal body including a pair of sidewalls between which the flat spring is disposed, the second connector terminal being formed in the certain area with two or more first projections each extending in a first direction in which the second connector terminal is fit into the first connector terminal, at least two first projections among the first projections making contact with the flat spring between the sidewalls.

Abstract: A contact increased in contact reliability by accommodating misalignment from a mating contact. A female-side contact includes a contact body including a contact portion that is brought into contact with a mating contact portion of a male-side contact, and a supporting member formed separate from the contact body, for receiving therein the mating contact portion and movably supporting the contact portion. The supporting member includes a supporting member body for receiving therein the mating contact portion and the contact portion, and first and second spring portions provided on the supporting member body, for bringing the mating contact portion inserted in the supporting member body and the contact portion into contact with each other. The contact portion includes a contact portion body having a flat plate shape and contact point portions protruding from the contact portion body into the inside of the supporting member body.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembled component includes a first connector to be disposed on a circuit board and including a receiving portion; and a second connected to be accommodated in the receiving portion. The receiving portion includes a cylindrical receiving portion and an open receiving portion. The open receiving portion includes a locking piece connected to the side plate portion. The locking piece includes a locking portion at a front edge thereof. The cylindrical receiving portion includes an elastic contact piece. The second connector includes an elastic locking arm extending from the flat plate portion. The elastic locking arm is situated inside the cylindrical receiving portion at a position different from that of the elastic contact piece in the width direction, and at a position overlapped with that of the elastic contact piece in a vertical direction.

Abstract: A high-current (HC) plug-in connector for currents exceeding 100 A, in particular 200 A, is provided. The high-current (HC) plug-in connector may include a first connecting element having a first contact section, and a second connecting element having a second contact section. Furthermore, a spring element is provided for establishing an electrical connection between the first and the second connecting element. The spring element may include at least two clamping elements which are interconnected via at least one web, the web and respective first sections of the clamping elements being arranged on a first outer surface of the connection formed by the first and the second contact section, and second sections of the clamping elements being arranged at least in part on a second outer surface opposite the first outer surface.

Abstract: A thermocouple connector adapted to an electromagnetic valve, the electromagnetic valve having a quick-connect terminal with a base. The connector has an inner surface that faces the base when the connector is inserted transversally to the connection terminal. The connector includes guiding means that projects out in relation to the inner surface, extending longitudinally in the direction of insertion, adapted to guide the transverse insertion of the connector. The connector is configured to come into contact with the base through the guiding means.

Abstract: A connector terminal includes a connection body terminal unit and a coupling terminal unit receiving the connection body terminal unit. The coupling terminal unit having an upper coupling terminal part symmetrically arranged with a lower coupling terminal part. Each of the upper and lower coupling terminal parts includes a fixed end, a free end, and a bent portion. The free end is movable and is positioned opposite the fixed end. The fixed end includes a plurality of contact points. The bent portion is positioned between the fixed end and the movable free end, and is disposed along a front side of each of the upper and lower coupling terminal parts.

Abstract: A power distribution module for a vehicle includes an insulating housing including a component grid, the component grid defining a plurality of circuit protection footprints, the housing further including at least one connector mount or terminal mating location; a printed circuit board (“PCB”) located within the housing and beneath the component grid, the PCB holding a plurality of fuse mounting terminals and at least one connector mounting terminal, the PCB including a plurality of conducting traces connecting the fuse mounting terminals to the at least one connector mounting terminal; and a cover that threadingly engages the housing, the threading engagement leading to a locking of the cover to the housing that tends to prevent the cover from loosening from the housing when the vehicle is being driven, the locking of the cover able to be overcome by a person so that the cover can be unthreaded readily from the housing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a female electrical terminal destined to couple with a male blade terminal (60), comprising a body (12) equipped with a bottom wall (15) having projections (18-21) for the electrical contact with the male terminal and two side walls (16, 17) defining with the bottom wall a housing seat (14) for the male terminal, the female terminal comprising a pushing elastic element (28) suitable for use to push the male terminal towards said bottom wall (15). Said contact projections (18-21) are at least four, the terminal comprising a shell (26) carrying the pushing elastic element (28) and being equipped with portions (31-34) for coupling with said body (12) that externally embrace said two side walls (16-17) of the body.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a female electrical terminal destined to couple with a male blade terminal (60), comprising a body (12) equipped with a bottom wall (15) having projections (18-21) for the electrical contact with the male terminal and two side walls (16, 17) defining with the bottom wall a housing seat (14) for the male terminal, the female terminal comprising a pushing elastic element (28) suitable for use to push the male terminal towards said bottom wall (15). Said contact projections (18-21) are at least four, the terminal comprising a shell (26) carrying the pushing elastic element (28) and being equipped with portions (31-34) for coupling with said body (12) that externally embrace said two side walls (16-17) of the body.

Abstract: A high power fuse includes a fuse body having a first terminal receptor including a first set of terminal legs and a second terminal receptor in spaced relation to the first terminal receptor. The second terminal receptor includes a second set of terminal legs. A fuse element is disposed between the first terminal receptor and the second terminal receptor. A first clamp-like member is mounted to the fuse body for applying a predetermined compression force against the first set of terminal legs and is configured to secure a first male terminal between the first set of terminal legs. A second clamp-like member is mounted to the fuse body for applying a predetermined compression force against the second set of terminal legs and is configured to secure a second male terminal between the second set of terminal legs.

Abstract: The blade fuse comprises a fuse body, a pair of significantly parallel blades connecting the fuse body and partially extending thereof to form electric connections, and a blade box for receiving the fuse body and the parallel blades.

Abstract: A receptacle terminal includes a cable connection portion 31 connected to a cable, and a contacting portion 2 insertion-connected to a tab terminal. The contacting portion 2 has a flat part 21 of a particular area, and a pair of sideplate parts 23, 23 of a particular length that stand up in the same direction from the two sides of the flat part and oppose each other at a particular spacing. The lower portion of the opposed surfaces of such pair of sideplate parts 23, 23 is cut and lifted out to form spring pieces 24, 24 which remains joined to the sideplate at the top. Such spring pieces are bent toward each other, forming a gap between the bottom edge of each spring piece and the flat part, and the tab terminal 4 is inserted into such gaps. A simple structure and strong elastic contacting force are provided.

Abstract: An electrical terminal configured to electrically mate with a conductive blade may include a base integrally formed with lateral walls, at least one spring member, and at least one contact rib. The spring member extends from at least one of the lateral walls, and is configured to contact a first surface of the conductive blade. The contact rib extends from an upper surface of the base, and is configured to contact a second surface of the conductive blade. The spring member may include an extension beam angled toward the base, with a tip of the extension beam being canted away from the base, so as not to snag the conductive blade.

Abstract: A connection terminal comprises a terminal connection unit and a blade spring. A male terminal is inserted in the terminal connection unit. The blade spring is disposed in the terminal connection unit and press-contacts with the male terminal by means of reacting force generated by flexure deformation thereof. Spring strength of a front area of the blade spring is weaker than that of a rear area of the blade spring, wherein the front area is located at one side of the blade spring from which the male terminal is inserted in the terminal connection unit.

Abstract: The present invention provides a fuse block having a plurality of fuse connections. The fuse connections include an array of embedded terminals that contact the initially provided fuse elements. When one of the fuse elements opens, an operator remakes the open connection by inserting an external replacement fuse. The fuse connections therefore eliminate the need to initially provide separate external fuses. In an embodiment, the terminals include fork shaped projections that receive one of the terminals of the replacement fuse, which also eliminates the need for additional female inserts commonly found in automobile fuse blocks. The fuse block is simple, wherein a plurality of same may be provided in an automobile to cut down on long lengths of wire running from load devices to a traditional, single centrally located fuse block.

Abstract: A connector terminal which includes a terminal base portion; and a tab extending from the terminal base portion to come into contact with an opponent terminal. The tab includes a bottom face portion and a folded portion extending from the bottom face portion formed by bending. The bottom face portion and the folded portion at a foot portion of the tab overlap each other to constitute at least a threefold structure.

Abstract: An electrical plug connector has a flat insertion pin and a flat insertion sheath into which the flat insertion pin can be inserted. The flat insertion pin, in its end region pointing in the insertion direction, has a widened portion embodied in the shape of a hammerhead.

Abstract: A connector terminal which includes a terminal base portion; and a tab extending from the terminal base portion to be inserted into an opponent terminal. The tab includes a bottom face portion and an upper face portion which extends from the bottom face portion and is formed by bending so as to overlap the bottom face portion. The bottom face portion and the upper face portion collectively form a tapered portion tapering off to a point at a tip end of the tab. The bottom face portion and the upper face portion are bent so that tip ends thereof approach to each other, and define an inner space therebetween.

Abstract: An electrical receptacle having a body member, the body member having at least one blade-engaging member with a first and second portion spaced apart one another, a bridge portion, and at least one side structure spaced between the first and second portion, with at least one electrical lead coupled to the body member and at least one protrusion located on the body member that releasably engages and disengages a corresponding blade member absent the presence of an externally actuated release mechanism. Also including the electrical connector system having a male plug member having at least one blade with at least one recess. A female connector having at least one blade engaging member.

Abstract: A terminal including a connector plate having raised surfaces which provide the terminal with the required thickness is described. The terminal also includes a slot extending from the connector plate leading edge to facilitate pushing a locking type or quick connect type connector thereover.

Abstract: A terminal has a bottom wall, a pair of side walls, an upper wall, an elastic contact portion that is freely elastically deformable in a direction substantially vertical with respect to the bottom wall, an elastic receiving surface portion that opposes the elastic contact portion, an engaging/retaining portion on the bottom wall that is freely displaceable by its elastic deformation made in a direction substantially vertical with respect to the bottom wall, and a stopper. The side walls respectively rise from both ends of the bottom wall. The upper wall extends from at least one of the side walls to over the bottom wall and opposes the bottom wall. The elastic contact portion is provided on one of the bottom wall and the upper wall while the elastic receiving surface portion is provided on the other of them. The engaging/retaining portion is engaged with a mating terminal that is inserted between the elastic contact portion and the elastic receiving surface portion.

Abstract: An improved electrical contact according to the invention has a U-shaped base having a bottom and two opposing side walls that define a tab-receiving channel. The base has an open forward end for receiving a mating tab terminal and a rearward end with a middle region therebetween. A contact spring is disposed over the bottom and has a bridge which spans the bottom between the opposing side walls in the middle region of the base. A first contact arm extends from the bridge towards the forward end and converges towards the bottom to a first contact point and then diverges to a free end thereby defining a mating tab insertion mouth. A second contact arm extends from the bridge towards the rearward end and converges towards the base to a second contact point that is disposed closer to the base than the first contact point. The bridge is continuous with one of the opposing side walls and includes a free end that is attached to the other opposing side wall.

Abstract: A connector terminal which includes a terminal base portion; and a tab extending from the terminal base portion to be inserted into an opponent terminal. The tab includes a bottom face portion and an upper face portion which extends from the bottom face portion and is formed by bending so as to overlap the bottom face portion. The bottom face portion and the upper face portion collectively form a tapered portion tapering off to a point at a tip end of the tab. The bottom face portion and the upper face portion are bent so that tip ends thereof approach to each other, and define an inner space therebetween.

Abstract: The invention provides a miniaturized female terminal fitting. A female terminal fitting 10 has resilient contacts 16 within a cover 20. When a male tab 30 is inserted into the cover 20, the resilient contacts 16 bend outwards as they make contact therewith. Side walls 21 have recessed members 25 formed therein, the resilient contacts 16 being capable of entering these recessed members 25. Due to these recessed members 25, at least a portion of the bending space for the resilient contacts 16 is provided within the wall thickness of the side walls 21 of the cover 20. Consequently, the side walls 21 can be positioned further inwards by a distance corresponding to the dimensions gained by locating the bending space within the side walls 21.

Abstract: A terminal has a bottom wall, a pair of side walls, an upper wall, an elastic contact portion that is freely elastically deformable in a direction substantially vertical with respect to the bottom wall, an elastic receiving surface portion that opposes the elastic contact portion, an excessive-displacement-preventing piece, and a deformation-preventing stopper. The side walls respectively rise from both ends of the bottom wall. The upper wall extends from at least one of the side walls to over the bottom wall and opposes the bottom wall. The elastic contact portion and the excessive-displacement-preventing piece are provided on one of the bottom wall and the upper wall while the elastic receiving surface portion is provided on the other of them. The excessive-displacement-preventing piece is situated in the vicinity of the elastic contact portion and come into contact with the elastic contact portion in order to prevent excessive displacement of the elastic contact portion.

Abstract: A terminal including a connector plate having raised surfaces which provide the terminal with the required thickness is described. The terminal also includes a slot extending from the connector plate leading edge to facilitate pushing a locking type or quick connect type connector thereover.

Abstract: An improved electrical contact according to the invention has a U-shaped base having a bottom and two opposing side walls that define a tab-receiving channel. The base has an open forward end for receiving a mating tab terminal and a rearward end with a middle region therebetween. A contact spring is disposed over the bottom and has a bridge which spans the bottom between the opposing side walls in the middle region of the base. A first contact arm extends from the bridge towards the forward end and converges towards the bottom to a first contact point and then diverges to a free end thereby defining a mating tab insertion mouth. A second contact arm extends from the bridge towards the rearward end and converges towards the base to a second contact point that is disposed closer to the base than the first contact point. The bridge is continuous with one of the opposing side walls and includes a free end that is attached to the other opposing side wall.

Abstract: An insulation displacement connector may have wire insertion holes, a cap pivotally mounted on a top section, and terminals that have a retention channel for latching to a test lead of a bridge clip. The bridge clip may have resilient latch arms for retention of the bridge clip to the insulation displacement connector. The latch arms may be movable from a closed (latched) position to an open (unlatched) position.

Abstract: An electric connector comprises a male terminal member and a female terminal member. The female terminal member includes a female portion into which a male portion of the male terminal member can be slidably inserted. The female portion is symmetrical with respect to a longitudinal axis of the female terminal member. The female portion includes a base wall portion, side wall portions which extend upward from lateral ends of the base wall portion, upper wall portions which extend toward each other from upper ends of the side wall portions and bent back portions which extend laterally outward from inward ends of the upper wall portions below the upper wall portions. Front ends of the bent back portions are slanted in a direction away from the longitudinal axis thereby to constitute guide slopes for facilitating insertion of the male portion of the male terminal member into the female portion of the female terminal member.

Abstract: A terminal (1) has resilient curl portions (3, 3) integrally formed respectively on opposite side edges of a base plate portion (2), each of the resilient curl portions (3, 3) being inwardly bent into a generally mountain-like cross-sectional shape. Retaining piece portions (5, 5) are integrally formed respectively on the resilient curl portions (3, 3), and the retaining piece portions (5, 5) have flat surfaces, respectively, which are spaced a desired distance at least from as the base plate portion (2) in generally parallel relation thereto, and one end (15) of each of the retaining piece portions, forming part of a contour thereof, is engageable with a retaining member (23) formed on a connector housing (20) for receiving the terminal.

Abstract: An insulation displacement terminal of a high quality and high performance produced by designing the terminal in accordance with data measurement under a condition similar to an actual insulation displacement connection. An extent of insertion of insulation sheath electric cable 6, a distance between a pair of metal blocks 11 and 12 parallel to each other; and a reaction force and a contact resistance acting between cable 6 and spaced metal blocks 11, 12 is measured while inserting cable 6 into a gap between metal blocks 11 and 12 which have a tapered portion on an end of each block. After completing insertion, the extent of insertion of cable &Dgr;2, gap distance WS2, reaction force F2, and contact resistance R2 are obtained and, at the same time, the presence of broken wires (if any) in the cable is determined. These steps are repeated while changing initial gap WS between metal blocks 11 and 12.

Abstract: A connector type semiconductor package having a package mounting surface on a package main body, the connection direction of a signal connection connector being parallel to the package mounting surface, the package comprising a connector insertion portion provided in the package main body, the signal connection connector detachably inserted into the connector insertion portion, surface mount type electrical connection terminals provided at the package main body, and a step provided at a side where the connector insertion portion of the package main body is provided, for determining the height of the surface mount type electrical connection terminals.

Abstract: A plug socket is provided for electrically connecting a cable or the like having a stripped wire portion with a flat plug. The plug socket comprises a sleeve portion having an approximately U-shaped cross sectional configuration and having side walls that are bent inwardly and between which a flat plug is insertable from one end. The plug socket also comprises a crimp portion that is provided with first and second clamping strips, wherein the first clamping strip is provided for crimping the conductive stripped wire portion of the cable, and the second clamping strip is provided for crimping insulation of the cable. In the vicinity of the first clamping strip, a hook-shaped projection is provided that, depending on its position, during crimping forms a receiving area for an end portion or a longitudinal side of a free edge of the first clamping strip.

Abstract: The female terminal of the present invention is equipped with a bottom plate (11) which extends in the forward-rearward direction, side plates (12a, 12b) which rise vertically from both side edges of the bottom plates (11), two upper contact parts (14a, 14b) which are formed by bending the respective free ends of the side plates (12a, 12b) inward so that the free ends face the bottom plate (11), and a lower contact part (15) which extends rearward from the vicinity of the front end portion (11c) of the bottom plate (11) on the side where a mating tab terminal is inserted, and which has a projection (16) on its upper surface. A mating tab terminal is inserted so that a home in the tab terminal engages with the projection (16), the female terminal is further equipped with arm parts (20a, 20b) which rise vertically from both side edges of the bottom plate (11) and part of the side plates (12a, 12b), with the free ends (21a, 21b) of the arm parts being bent back over the upper contact parts (14a, 14b).

Abstract: A male electrical terminal plug for attachment with a female electrical receptacle having a tab with opposite top and bottom surfaces, opposite distal and proximate ends perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the tab, opposite side ends or edges perpendicular to the lateral axis of the tab, and a portion of the top surface area of the tab between opposite lateral side edges of the tab being sloped or angled relative to the remaining portion of the tab top surface from a base potion of the tab toward a beveled leading edge of the distal end of the tab.