Patent ID: 6126478
Filing Date: 2000-10-03
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
An electrical connector adapted to be coupled to an end of an electrical cord with a plurality of electrical conductors, comprising:a contact retainer portion having at least two blade contacts with at least two terminals therein, a front end adapted to mate with a mating electrical wiring device, and an inner end adapted to receive the electrical conductors of the electrical cord;a first cover portion having a first end coupled to said contact retainer portion, a second end spaced from said first end, and a first cavity formed between said first and second ends;a second cover portion having a first end coupled to said contact retainer portion, a second end spaced from said first end of said second cover portion, and a second cavity formed between said first and second ends of said second cover portion;a first gripping member coupled to at least one of said first and second cover portions adjacent said inner end of said contact retainer portion to engage and grip the electrical conductors of the electrical cord; anda second gripping member coupled to at least one of said first and second cover portions adjacent said inner end of said contact retainer portion to engage and grip the electrical conductors of the electrical cord between said first and second gripping members.