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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 03, 2006
Filed:
Mar. 21, 2005
Weiping Zhao, Canton, MI (US);
Duane I. Mikkola, South Lyon, MI (US);
Weiping Zhao, Canton, MI (US);
Duane I. Mikkola, South Lyon, MI (US);
Alcon Fujikura Limited, Franklin, TN (US);
Abstract
A terminal socket assembly for interconnecting electrically powered vehicular components with an associated input male input pin and an output cable. The socket assembly includes a spring cage blank having first and second extending edges and a plurality of spaced apart and angled beams extending between the edges. The spring cage is formed into a substantially cylindrical shape, and particularly in an 'hourglass shape'. A substantially tubular sleeve is provided for receiving the configured spring cage. The sleeve is compressingly engageable. The assembled sleeve and spring cage is capable of biasingly receiving and engaging an extending and inserting portion of the male pin. Gripping portions are integrally secured to the tubular sleeve and fixedly engage an extending end of a cable to electrically communicate the two cables.