Patent ID: 6939160
Filing Date: 2005-09-06
Classification: H01R,H02G

Abstract:
1. A connector assembly for coupling a conduit to an electrical device comprising a body having an end with an outer edge and a threaded exterior surface, the connector assembly comprising: a conductive nut comprising a first angled end, a second threaded end, and an inner cavity defined between the first angled end and the second threaded end, the nut being configured to be threadably attached to the threaded exterior surface of the body; a first conductive member comprising a first edge and a second edge, and being positioned within the cavity and configured to enclose at least a portion of the conduit when the conduit is connected to the body; a second conductive member comprising a first edge and a second edge, and being positioned within the cavity and configured to enclose at least a portion of the conduit when the conduit is connected to the body; and a first resilient member comprising a first edge and a second edge, and being positioned within the cavity and configured to enclose at least a portion of the conduit when the conduit is connected to the body; wherein, when the nut is threadably attached to the body, the first edge of the first conductive member slidably mates with the first angled end of the nut, the second edge of the first conductive member slidably mates with the first edge of the second conductive member, the second edge of the second conductive member is in contact with the first edge of the first resilient member, and the second edge of the first resilient member mates against the outer edge of the end of the body, and wherein, when the nut is threadably attached to the body, a portion of the first conductive member penetrates an outer surface of the conduit.