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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 12, 2011
Filed:
Feb. 23, 2010
Christian Otto Boemmel, Langen, DE;
Rolf Jetter, Darmstadt, DE;
Christian Otto Boemmel, Langen, DE;
Rolf Jetter, Darmstadt, DE;
Tyco Electronics AMP GmbH, Bensheim, DE;
Abstract
The invention relates to a terminal for connection with an electrical mating connector, and having a catch spring projecting therefrom for latching the terminal in a housing. The terminal includes a catch spring projecting from the terminal and having a cross-section having a first and second area, the catch spring is assembled with regard to its cross-section over substantially its entire extent in the direction of a longitudinal axis of the terminal. The first and second area are arranged bent relative to one another by a transitional area or are connected together in such a manner that they merge continuously.