HERMAPHRODITIC ELECTRICAL TERMINAL CONNECTION

摘要

An electrical terminal connection (10) is made by interconnecting two identical terminals (12, 14) having U-shaped blades (16, 18). In the past, electrical connections have typically been made by inserting a blade terminal into a receptacle terminal. One embodiment of the inventive connection includes a terminal (50) having a spring contact strip (60, 62) with a plurality twisted contact louvers (86) within each U-shaped blade. Another embodiment of the inventive connection includes a terminal (150) having a U-shaped blade with corrugated sides. Both embodiments increase the contact area while reducing the engagement force necessary to mate the terminals.