Patent ID: 8192226
Filing Date: 2012-06-05
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. A one-piece conductive clip for electrically connecting at least two conductors of stripped ends of electrical wires, the clip comprising: a busbar with first and second contact surfaces; a first end wall connected to the first contact surface and extending therefrom and a second end wall connected to the second contact surface and extending therefrom; a first spring finger supported by the first end wall and having a movable clamping end opposed to and directed toward the first contact surface; a second spring finger supported by the second end wall and having a movable clamping end opposed to and directed toward the second contact surface; wherein a clamping zone is defined between each spring finger clamping end and the opposed respective contact surface and wherein when a conductor is inserted into the clip the conductor engages the spring finger clamping end and opposed respective contact surface and deflects the spring finger toward the end wall.