Patent ID: 6293811
Filing Date: 2001-09-25
Classification: H01R,Y10S

Abstract:
An assembly of a connection end of an electrical resistance heating element and a connector matable therewith, the heating element terminating in a pair of side-by-side rod sections, and wherein the connector includes a dielectric housing having at least two power terminals disposed in passageways therein, and at least one ground terminal therein, adapted for establishing a ground connection with said heating element, the power and at least one ground terminals being accessible at a mating face of the housing; the assembly being characterized in that:said power terminals are receptacles;each of said ends of said heating element rod sections includes an integral male lead that extends outwardly therefrom, each said lead being substantially straight and dimensioned to be directly connected to a respective said receptacle terminal upon insertion into said mating face of said housing; anda ground strap disposed over said heating element rod sections rearwardly of said ends and having a forwardly directed contact extending substantially parallel to said leads, said ground strap contact being adapted to be mated to said ground terminal in said housing.