US Patent 10193247 Electrical contact spring with extensions

An electrical terminal assembly includes a contact member. The contact member has a contact base. A plurality of contact arms extend from the contact base in an arm direction. The electrical terminal assembly includes a spring member supported on the contact member. The spring member includes a spring base. A plurality of spring arms extend from the spring base in the arm direction. The spring arms engage the plurality of contact arms. The spring member includes a shroud. The shroud extends in the arm direction around and beyond the contact arms. A shroud extension extends from the shroud opposite the arm direction. The shroud extension engages the contact base.