Patent ID: 7633759
Filing Date: 2009-12-15
Classification: H01R,H05K

Abstract:
1. A power module connection assembly, comprising: a longitudinally extending channel member including a connector member, a sidewall and an interior channel, wherein the connector member has a first end positioned in the sidewall with a face exposed to the interior channel and an electrical connection section on a second end, the second end being displaced from the first end; a longitudinally extending cam member configured to be removably positioned in the interior channel of the channel member, the cam member being rotatably movable within the channel from a first position wherein the interior channel of the channel member is configured to receive a mating connector bar proximate the first end of the connector member to a second position to press the mating connector bar and the first end of the connector member together; and wherein the cam member is configured to be coupled to a first component and the channel member is configured to be coupled to a second component and the power module connection assembly provides an electrical connection between the respective components when the cam is positioned in the channel in the second position.