Bruce Randall Lane

US Patent:

20200194920, Jun 18, 2020

Filed:

Dec 12, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/712852

Inventors:

- Kent WA, US
Sara Cook - Kent WA, US
Bruce Lane - Tempe AZ, US

International Classification:

H01R 13/436
H01R 4/20

Abstract:

The disclosure relates to a modular barrel contact system suitable for use with a variety of electrical connectors. The contact system includes a barrel having an opening extending therethrough and designed to receive an electrical contact and a wire. When the barrel is crimped, the contact and wire are brought together with improved mechanical strength and electrical performance. The barrel includes features for securely inserting and retaining the contact system within a housing of the electrical connector.