Patent ID: 6835081
Filing Date: 2004-12-28
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A modular electrical component for use in modular office furniture, comprising:an H-shaped housing including a first housing part and a second housing part, said first housing part being releasably engaged with said second housing part, said first housing part approximately symmetrical with said second housing part, at least one of said first housing part and said second housing part including a plurality of internal locating features, and at least one of said first housing part and said second housing part including at least one electrical connector port; a plurality of terminals, each said terminal being positionable in said first housing part and said second housing part relative to at least one of said plurality of locating features, each said terminal having a plurality of ends including one end associated with a respective said electrical connector port; and at least one releasable lock, each said lock being associated with both of said first housing part and said second housing part and effecting said releasable engagement between said first housing part and said second housing part.