Patent ID: 6340306
Filing Date: 2002-01-22
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A bridge clip and connector system comprising:a connector having a top portion pivotally mounted to a bottom portion and a housing, the connector having a test channel defined between an inner side of the housing and both the top portion and the bottom portion, the test channel being so shaped and sized as to accommodate therein a first test lead; said top portion being movable between an open position and a closed position, said top portion having therein at least one wire insertion hole for guidedly receiving a wire, said wire insertion hole having an entrance aperture for entry of said wire, said entrance aperture and said wire insertion hole being distinct from said test channel, said open position facilitating entry of said wire in said wire insertion hole; a bridge clip having a body and said first test lead connected thereto, and a latch movable between a first position where the bridge clip is secured to the connector, and a second position where the bridge clip is not secured to the connector.