摘要 |
<p>The invention is directed to a socket (2) having an improved contact area (24) which allows the pin (4) to be inserted therein at an improper rotation relative to the axis of the socket (2). Coined edges (28) of beams (16, 18) prevent the corners (32) of the pin (4) from contacting the beam (16, 18), thereby ensuring that electrical engagement is provided between the embossments (24) provided on the beam (16, 18) and the flat, highly finished surfaces (26) of the pin (4). The embossments (24) are configured to be easily reproducible and durable to last over many cycles. A lead-in surface (44) provided on the embossments (24), prevents excessive wear on the embossments (24), as well as providing for easy insertion of the pin (4) into the socket (2).</p> |