Patent ID: 6102749
Filing Date: 2000-08-15
Classification: G05D

Abstract:
An electrical connector for connecting leads located on opposite surfaces of a base unit having a first side and a second side and at least one connector opening with at least a first interior side wall, said connector comprising:a flexible connector portion having first and second flexible contact arms adjacent one another adapted to receive a lead post of an electric component from said first side;a terminal lug connector portion electrically connected to said flexible connector portion and configured and arranged to extend through the at least one connector opening and being adapted to provide a connection point to an electrical conductor from the second side; andclamping means engaged on said terminal lug connector portion for releasably securing said lug connector portion to the base unit, said clamping means including a generally rectangularly shaped tubular clamp member having a first end, a second end and a central opening therein, said lug connector portion extending through the central opening of said rectangularly shaped tubular clamp member adjacent said first end and an adjustable fastener being engaged in said second end, whereby said lug connector portion is configured and arranged to be urged toward the first interior side wall to grip a lead placed therebetween, said lug connector portion having a generally flat connecting tab portion extending through the connector opening to the second side of the base unit for facilitating the soldering of a lead thereto.