Patent ID: 6433278
Filing Date: 2002-08-13
Classification: B23K,H01R,Y10T

Abstract:
An attachment device for a workpiece (15), the attachment having a face (6) at one end and at the opposite end an annular flange extending radially inwardly a short distance over the top end of a peripheral groove (5) comprising:a. a contact piece (1) connected to the face (6); b. the contact piece (1) is in the form of a sleeve having an orifice (4) and defines a sheath; c. a cap (9) connected to the contact piece (1); d. the cap (9) is formed of a heat-resistant and electrically non-conducting plastic material; e. the cap (9) at least partially closes the orifice (4) adjacent to the connection with the contact piece (1) and projects outwardly therefrom; f. an attachment face (6) of the contact piece (1) is remote from the connection of the cap (9) to the contact piece (1) (at 2); and g. the contact piece (1) has a reduced cross-section in the vicinity of the attachment face (6).