Patent ID: 6135826
Filing Date: 2000-10-24
Classification: H01H,H01R

Abstract:
A surface mountable housing for electrical components comprising:a) a mountable body comprising:i) a cavity means for receiving said electrical component,ii) means for mounting said mountable body on a surface,iii) access means for allowing an electrical conductor therethrough,iv) terminal means for connecting an electrical conductor inserted through said access means,v) shoulder means for allowing said electrical conductor to be disposed therealong;b) a protective cover configured to substantially enclose said mountable body when in a closed position, said protective cover comprising:i) pair of end walls,ii) a pair of side walls,iii) a top plate,wherein the first of said side walls forms a conductor channel with said shoulder means when said protective cover is in a closed position,whereby when the cover is in an open position said electrical conductor may be routed through said access means and connected to said terminal means via said conductor channel.