Electrical connector and tapered fixed beam contact therefor

摘要: A receptacle contact (22) adapted to be received in a connector housing (26), or (26) having the therein, wherein is three sided forming U-shaped channel (68) for receiving element (46). The comprises pair of tapered fixed beams (64,66) at least portions which are curved inwardly toward each other with smooth continuous curvature spacing less than diameter cross section width (46) therebetween. taper from forward and trailing ends (70,72) midpoint (74). may have center rib (96) integral extending between bases (86,94) that (64,66). includes retention means (98,102) securing passage (32) (26). cooperate walls (106,114) secure one side (32).