DOUGLAS LEE HOFFMAN
Vehicle Board in Hummelstown, PA

License number
Pennsylvania MV092815L
Category
Vehicle Board
Type
Vehicle Salesperson
Address
Address
Hummelstown, PA 17036

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Latching Slotted Beam Terminal

US Patent:
4448473, May 15, 1984
Filed:
Mar 31, 1982
Appl. No.:
6/364169
Inventors:
Ronald G. Felix - Harrisburg PA
Douglas R. Hoffman - Hummelstown PA
Assignee:
AMP Incorporated - Harrisburg PA
International Classification:
H01R 1120
US Classification:
339 99R
Abstract:
An improved latching slotted beam terminal is disclosed having two slotted plates connected by a bight and folded into overlying position. One plate has relatively short, stiff arms defining a narrow conductor engaging slot. The other plate has relatively long, flexible arms defining a slot wider than the conductor and outwardly directed shoulders on the free ends of the tines. The wire gripping will be by the first plate and latching of an associated cover member by the second plate.