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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 09, 2013
Filed:
Jun. 21, 2011
Thomas D. Belanger, Jr., New Hudson, MI (US);
Bert William Eakins, Ortonville, MI (US);
George E. Fox, Maybee, MI (US);
Michael James Porter, Traverse City, MI (US);
Thomas D. Belanger, Jr., New Hudson, MI (US);
Bert William Eakins, Ortonville, MI (US);
George E. Fox, Maybee, MI (US);
Michael James Porter, Traverse City, MI (US);
Lear Corporation, Southfield, MI (US);
Abstract
A connector assembly is provided with a body that extends along a lateral length with a longitudinal height defined by a first body surface and an opposing second body surface. A locking terminal extends through the body and includes an elongate blade having a distal end for electrically connecting to a mating connector and a proximal end adapted to electrically connect to an electronic component with an aperture. At least one tab extends lengthwise from an intermediate portion of the blade and extends through the electronic component aperture. A projection extends outward from the tab such that the projection interferes with the aperture during insertion of the tab therethrough for deforming the tab. After insertion, the tab returns from the deformation and engages the projection to the electronic component for retaining the tab within the aperture.