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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 11, 2022
Filed:
Jul. 28, 2020
Aptiv Technologies Limited, St. Michael, BB;
John R. Morello, Warren, OH (US);
James M. Rainey, Warren, OH (US);
Abstract
An electrical connector includes a terminal having a first surface defining a plurality of ridges protruding from the first surface. A first ridge in the plurality of ridges has a different height above the first surface than a second ridge in the plurality of ridges. The plurality of ridges is configured to provide a plurality of electrical contact points between the terminal and a corresponding mating terminal. A method of manufacturing the electrical connector includes the steps of providing a terminal preform formed of sheet metal having the first surface and forming the plurality of ridges which protrude from the first surface.