Electrical connection with reduced bending forces and method for reducing bending forces in such connection
CA 2736004 C · Owner: Thomas & Betts International, Inc. · Inventors: Siebens, Larry; Bindics, Charles; Reed, Anthony
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An apparatus and method of operation are disclosed for a high current electrical connector system and switch. In operation there is provided a method of reducing bending forces on an electrical connection point wherein a first contact is electrically connected to a second contact by a rigid electrical connection. A mechanically weakened portion on the first contact is provided and the bend forces are allowed to bend the first contact at the mechanically weakened portion thereby reducing the bending forces applied to the electrical connection point.
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- Filed June 1, 2005 and granted March 12, 2013. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended June 1, 2025.
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