Patent ID: 6089918
Filing Date: 2000-07-18
Classification: H01H,H01R

Abstract:
In combination with at least two first circuit components, each having at least two terminals arranged in a first-component terminal configuration, and with a receptacle of a power distribution box, the power distribution box receptacle having an original, non-reconfigurable receptacle layout designed to receive a second circuit component having at least four terminals arranged in a second-component terminal configuration matching the non-reconfigurable receptacle layout, an adapter comprising:an adapter body designed to receive the first circuit components, the adapter body being externally configured to occupy the power distribution box receptacle in place of the second circuit component;at least two pairs of contacts arranged on the adapter body in the first-component terminal configuration for making electrical connection with the first circuit component terminals when the first circuit components are received by the adapter body; anda plurality of adapter terminals electrically connected with the contacts and extending from the adapter body in the second-component terminal configuration capable of being received in the original, non-reconfigurable receptacle layout of the power distribution box whereby the adapter collectively connects the first circuit components to the receptacle in place of the second circuit component.