Patent ID: 8328562
Filing Date: 2012-12-11
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. A motor programming tool for temporarily associating with an electrical connection block of a motor and sending electrical signals to a programmable controller of the motor, wherein the electrical connection block of the motor houses a plurality of motor terminals coupled to the controller, said programming tool comprising: a tool body including an interface generally corresponding with the electrical connection block of the motor for selective association therewith; wiring operable to carry the electrical signals, said wiring presenting terminal ends disposed in the tool body; and a plurality of terminal connecting assemblies configured to associate with the plurality of motor terminals, with each connecting assembly operably contacting a respective motor terminal upon association of the tool body with the electrical connection block of the motor, each connecting assembly including amounting element electrically connected to at least one terminal end of the wiring and a plunger element shiftable relative to the mounting element while maintaining electrical connection therewith, each plunger element being biased toward an extended condition and being yieldably retracted inwardly relative to the extended condition when the tool body is associated with the electrical connection block of the motor to facilitate electrical communication between the tool and motor controller.