1. Technical Field
The present disclosure relates to electrical receptacles, especially to a electrical receptacle terminal.
2. Description of Related Art
Electrical receptacles/outlets include terminals for receiving terminals of an inserted plug. Over time and with repeated use, the terminals may lose their ability to firmly hold the terminals of the plug due to permanent deformation.
Many aspects of the embodiments can be better understood with reference to the following drawings. The components in the drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale, the emphasis instead being placed upon clearly illustrating the principles of the embodiments. Moreover, in the drawings, like reference numerals designate corresponding parts throughout the several views.
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The first sidewall 201 and the second sidewall 202 are substantially parallel to each other. The sidewalls 201 and 202 can be made of sheet metal. A receiving space 7 is formed between ends of the first sidewall 201 and the second sidewall 202. The receiving space 7 is used to receive an electrical terminal 5 of a plug. When the electrical terminal 5 is inserted into the receiving space 7, the first sidewall 201 and the second sidewall 202 are urged to move outwardly, which generates a spring force to firmly hold the electrical terminal 5 in place. A pair of inclined guiding pads 8 respectively extends upwardly from the tops of the first sidewall 201 and the second sidewall 202. The guiding pads 8 are used for guiding the electrical terminal 5 into the receiving space 7.
The connecting member 9 is fixed between the first sidewall 201 and the second sidewall 202. In the embodiment, the connecting member 9 and the sidewalls 201 and 202 can be integrally formed. The connecting member 9 includes four protruding portions 91 to fix the receptacle terminal 6 to the electrical receptacle.
The restricting member 11 includes a first hook 101 and a second hook 102. The first hook 101 extends from one end of the first sidewall 201. The second hook 102 extends from one end of the second sidewall 202, facing the first hook 9. The ends of the first hook 101 and the second hook 102 are engaged with each other. A predetermined distance is defined between the ends of the second hook 102 and the first hook 101.
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It is to be understood, however, that even though numerous characteristics and advantages of the present disclosure have been set forth in the foregoing description, together with details of the structure and function of the present disclosure, the present disclosure is illustrative only, and changes may be made in detail, especially in matters of shape, size, and arrangement of parts within the principles of the present disclosure to the full extent indicated by the broad general meaning of the terms in which the appended claims are expressed.
Number | Date | Country | Kind |
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201010289212.8 | Sep 2010 | CN | national |