Patent ID: 6056595
Filing Date: 2000-05-02
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A terminal block for use in a terminal connector head, said terminal connector head being provided in one of a first head type and a second head type, said terminal block comprising:a body; anda pair of tab elements each integrally associated with said body and each defining a structure for use in mounting said terminal block to said terminal connector head;wherein each of one said pair of tab elements including a first tab portion and an associated second tab portion, said second tab portion being detachably connected to said associated first tab portion, said first tab portion being used for mounting said terminal block to said terminal connecter head when of said first head type and accompanied by the detachment of said second tab portion therefrom, said second tab portion being used for mounting said terminal block to said terminal connector head when of said second head type;further wherein:the first tab portion of each one of said pair of tab elements providing a slot; andthe second tab portion of each one of said pair of tab elements including a first ear section and an associated second ear section defining a slot therebetween which is registered with the slot provided by the first tab portion associated therewith; andfurther wherein:the slot provided by the first tab portion of each one of said pair of tab elements being sufficient to accommodate a screw extending therethrough for securing said terminal block to said terminal connector head at said respective first tab portion; andthe slot defined between the first ear section and the second ear section associated with the second tab portion of each one of said pair of tab elements being sufficient to accommodate a screw extending therethrough for securing said terminal block to said terminal connector head at said respective second tab portion.