Patent ID: 9716360
Date: 2017-07-25
CPC Classifications: A47G,F21W,H01R

Claim:
1. An electric connector for an artificial tree, the electric connector comprising: a male connector capable of being received in an end of a first trunk portion of the artificial tree, comprising: a plug tube; a first support received in the plug tube; and a first electrical connector assembly mounted on the first support; a female connector capable of being received in an end of a second trunk portion of the artificial tree, comprising: a receptacle tube; a second support received in the receptacle tube; and a second electrical connector assembly mounted on the second support; wherein a first end of the plug tube comprises a flange extending outwardly; wherein when the first end of the plug tube is inserted in the receptacle tube with the flange being clamped tightly between the receptacle tube and the second support, the first electrical connector assembly is electrically coupled to the second electrical connector assembly.