Abstract:
A push-on connector system includes a male push-on bore including a center conductor pin, and a female push-on core including a socket. The male push-on bore receives the female push-on core. A second bore is configured forwardly of the male push-on bore, and a latch track is positioned in the second bore and forms a plurality of inclined latch surfaces. A movable collar is mounted rearwardly of the female push-on core with a plurality of bayonet pins as is configured for engaging the second bore. The bayonet pins slide along the inclined latch surfaces to axially drive the movable collar into the second bore and secure the female push-on core into the male push-on bore. A resilient member is coupled between the movable collar and female push-on core to bias the female push-on core into the male push-on bore.
Abstract:
An arc-resistant electrical terminal includes a mount portion and a wire receiving portion formed of an electrically conductive material. The wire receiving portion is configured to be crimped onto a wire. The mount portion includes a solid tongue having opposing face surfaces. An aperture is formed between the opposing face surfaces for connecting the terminal to a connection point. A layer of insulation material is formed on at least a portion of the tongue for preventing arcing at a connection point. A raised boss is formed to surround the aperture on at least one of the opposing face surfaces of the tongue, the raised boss providing an electrically conductive surface of the terminal free from the layer of insulation material for connection to a connection point.
Abstract:
A one piece integral electrical terminal 100 has a mount portion 104 and a wire receiving portion 102. The wire receiving portion 102 has a continuous annular interior wall 133 having a contact portion with an integral oxide breaker 158 especially suited to breaking through the oxide layer on aluminum wire. The wire receiving portion 102 also has a sealing portion 136 with at least one integral seal ring 146. An electrical cable is made by crimping the electrical terminal 100 to an aluminum wire using a modified hexagonal crimp.