Patent ID: 9130362
Filing Date: 2015-09-08
Classification: H02G,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A connector member comprising: a coupler portion including a wall having a first end that extends to a second end that defines a connection zone, the wall including an outer surface having a locking member retaining feature; a mounting portion provided at the first end, the mounting portion including one or more cantilevered beam elements that extend along the wall spaced from the outer surface; and a locking member extending about the coupler portion between the one or more cantilevered beam elements and the outer surface of the wall, the locking member including a first end portion, a second end portion and an intermediate portion extending therebetween, one of the first and second end portions being configured to be engaged by the locking member retaining feature, the intermediate portion including an interruption zone defining a space extending between the first end portion to the second end portion, the locking member being configured and disposed to limit deflection of the one or more cantilevered beam elements to prevent removal of the connector member from a substrate.