Patent ID: 6027379
Filing Date: 2000-02-22
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A series terminal comprising:an insulating housing which is constructed and arranged for engaging a support rail and for engaging adjacent series terminals along lateral surfaces thereof, said housing including a front surface, an upper surface and a number of lateral bridging contacts disposed on the lateral surfaces of the housing, said lateral bridging contacts electrically connecting adjacent series terminals when said lateral surfaces of the adjacent series terminals are engaged; anda discrete docking terminal including a number of apertures which provide access to connection terminals within said docking terminal for connecting electrical conductors, and a docking contact electrically connected to said connection terminals;said upper surface of said housing including a number of apertures which provide access to connection terminals within said housing for connecting electrical conductors;said front surface of said housing including a docking device constructed and arranged for receiving said docking terminal and making electrical contact between said docking contact and at least one of said lateral bridging contacts.