Electrical connector having dual contact function spring contact terminal

摘要

An electrical connector (100) including an electrical conductor body (104) having disposed therewithin at least one dual contact function spring contact terminal (102). Each dual contact function spring contact terminal is characterized by an arm (124) which originates at a primary nose (120) of the electrical conductor body, whereat an arm bends 180 degrees forming an initial arm portion (126). A primary spring (130) is connected to the initial arm portion and connects to a contact portion (128) of the arm. A secondary nose (134) is connected to the contact portion, whereat the arm bends 180 degrees. A secondary spring (136) is connected to the secondary nose, the secondary spring carries an arm terminus (124a) which abuts the electrical conductor body, preferably at a relief spring (140). The primary and secondary springs function independently to provide resilient location of the contact portion independently of each other.