Deformable electrical connector
US7320627B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 3, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jan 22, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 15, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R4/16
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A secure electrical connector for wire conductors. An electrical connector can be pressed into place in the base of a toggle switch and includes an electrically conductive cylinder having a slot in the forward end of the electrical connector. The wire conductor is inserted into the longitudinal hole through the cylinder and protrudes from the forward end. The lateral slot deforms inward around the wire conductor as the connector is pressed in a screw terminal, securely holding the wire conductor in place.
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