Terminal assembly for an electronic device

摘要

A terminal assembly for use with an electronic device may include a first portion for secure a wire and a second portion for receiving a pin of an electronic device. The first portion and the second portion may be configured to electrically connect the pin to the wire.

主权项

1. A terminal assembly for an electronic device, the terminal assembly having a pin receiving side and an opposing mounting side, the terminal assembly comprising:
a single piece cage having a first portion, a second portion, and a connecting portion connecting the first portion and the second portion; a screw extending at least partially through the first portion of the cage; a nut capable of engaging the screw positioned at least partially within the first portion of the cage; wherein:
the first portion of the cage, the screw, and the nut are configured to secure a wire to the terminal assembly;the second portion of the cage is configured to receive a pin of an electronic device from the pin receiving side of the terminal assembly;the second portion of the cage includes a first flange plate and a second flange plate, wherein the terminal assembly is configured to receive the pin of the electronic device between the first flange plate and the second flange plate with the pin in mechanical and electrical contact with both the first flange plate and the second flange plate; andthe first portion, the second portion and the connecting portion of the cage are configured to electrically connect the pin to the wire.