View source for 20240055789. ELECTRICAL TERMINAL simplified abstract (Molex, LLC)

=ELECTRICAL TERMINAL=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:Molex, LLC|Molex, LLC]]


[[Category:Molex, LLC]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Yves Le Pottier of Ann Arbor MI (US)|Yves Le Pottier of Ann Arbor MI (US)]][[Category:Yves Le Pottier of Ann Arbor MI (US)]]

[[:Category:Dwaraganathan Bhagyanathan-sathianathan of Rochester Hills MI (US)|Dwaraganathan Bhagyanathan-sathianathan of Rochester Hills MI (US)]][[Category:Dwaraganathan Bhagyanathan-sathianathan of Rochester Hills MI (US)]]

[[:Category:Suraj Handithavalli Purushothama of Royal Oak MI (US)|Suraj Handithavalli Purushothama of Royal Oak MI (US)]][[Category:Suraj Handithavalli Purushothama of Royal Oak MI (US)]]

[[:Category:Kevin C. Hough of Lincoln NE (US)|Kevin C. Hough of Lincoln NE (US)]][[Category:Kevin C. Hough of Lincoln NE (US)]]

==ELECTRICAL TERMINAL - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240055789 titled 'ELECTRICAL TERMINAL

==Simplified Explanation==

The abstract describes an electrical terminal with a contact surrounded by a hood, where the hood includes a polarization rib with a flap to expand the seal. The terminal is used with a connector assembly having a housing and a seal cover. The length of the hood surrounding the contact is at least 1.1 times the length of the seal.

* Contact part is partially surrounded by a hood
* Contact has a deflectable contact beam and an indentation for engaging with a male terminal
* Hood includes a polarization rib with at least one flap to expand the seal
* Used with a connector assembly having a housing and a seal cover
* Length of the hood surrounding the contact is at least 1.1 times the length of the seal

Potential applications of this technology:
* Automotive electrical connectors
* Industrial electrical connectors
* Aerospace electrical connectors

Problems solved by this technology:
* Ensures proper sealing and polarization of electrical terminals
* Provides reliable electrical connections in harsh environments

Benefits of this technology:
* Improved reliability of electrical connections
* Enhanced sealing to protect against environmental factors
* Easy to use and install in various applications


==Original Abstract Submitted==

an electrical terminal includes a contact partially surrounded by a hood. in an embodiment, the contact has a deflectable contact beam and an indentation with which a male terminal engages. in an embodiment, the hood has a polarization rib having at least one flap which is configured to expand the seal. the electrical terminal is used with a connector assembly having a housing forward of a seal and a seal cover rearward thereof. a first length is defined between ends of the portion of the hood that surrounds the contact and a second length is defined between the ends of the seal. in an embodiment, the first length is a minimum of 1.1 times the second length.



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