Patent ID: 8043109
Filing Date: 2011-10-25
Classification: F21K,H01R

Abstract:
1. An electrical connector configured for connecting wires to components, said connector comprising: a female component comprising an insulative body defining a socket, and at least two electrical contacts held in said insulative body with a first section at a bottom surface of said insulative body spaced apart a distance corresponding to a connector pad footprint on an end of an electrical component, and a second section that extends into said socket; and a male component comprising an insulative base body with at least two other electrical contacts that have a first section configured for receipt of a conductive core of an insulated wire, said male component further comprising an insulative plug member that extends transversely from said base body, said other electrical contacts having a second section that extends at least partially onto said plug member; and wherein in mating contact of said male and female components, said plug member is inserted into said socket such that said other electrical contacts on said plug member engage against said electrical contacts in said socket to electrically connect said wires to said electrical component.