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An electrical connection system with terminals connecting multiple flex circuits for use as a power distribution system in automotive vehicles is disclosed. The system comprises a housing first and second templates (266, 244), wherein the first template includes a first cavity having a first interna

An electrical connection system with terminals connecting multiple flex circuits for use as a power distribution system in automotive vehicles is disclosed. The system comprises a housing first and second templates (266, 244), wherein the first template includes a first cavity having a first internal housing wall and the second template includes a second cavity having a second internal housing wall (246), wherein the first and second templates are positioned so that the first and second cavities are aligned with each other, a terminal (200) extending through the first and second cavities and having a first fork-shaped portion (208) and a second fork shaped portion (203), wherein each of the first and second fork-shaped portions have open and closed ends and a free extending fork arm (206, 202), wherein the closed end of the first fork-shaped portion is affixed at the open end of the second fork-shaped portion; an external edge on each free-extending fork arm including a rounded protrusion (204), wherein the terminal comprises a singular planar piece; and first and second flex circuits (16, 14) substantially overlaying the templates, each with a part between one of the internal housing walls and one of the rounded protrusions.

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[ I claim:] [1.] An electrical connection system comprising:a housing including first and second templates, wherein the first template includes a first cavity having a first internal housing wall and the second template includes a second cavity having a second internal housing wall, wherein the firs

[ I claim:] [1.] An electrical connection system comprising:a housing including first and second templates, wherein the first template includes a first cavity having a first internal housing wall and the second template includes a second cavity having a second internal housing wall, wherein the first and second templates are positioned so that the first and second cavities are aligned with each other,;a terminal extending through the first and second cavities and having a first fork-shaped portion and a second fork-shaped portion, wherein each of the first and second fork-shaped portions have open and closed ends and a free extending fork arm, wherein the closed end of the first fork-shaped portion is affixed at the open end of the second fork-shaped portion;an external edge on each free-extending fork arm including a rounded protrusion, wherein the terminal is formed as a singular planar piece;a first flex circuit substantially overlaying the first template, at least part of which is located between the first internal housing wall and the rounded protrusion of the free extending fork arm of the first fork-shaped portion; anda second flex circuit substantially overlaying the second template, between the first and second templates, at least a part of which is located between the second internal housing wall and the rounded protrusion of the free extending fork arm of the second fork-shaped portion.