Patent ID: 6902413
Filing Date: 2005-06-07
Classification: H01R,H01T

Abstract:
1. An electrical spring connection assembly for electrically connecting a conducting case, having a predetermined case diameter and a recess, and a spark plug, said electrical spring connection assembly comprising: a base having a securing aperture for receiving the recess of the conducting case therein to fixedly secure said electrical spring connection assembly within the conducting case; a leaf spring portion extending radially out from said base for receiving the spark plug therein, said leaf spring portion defining a bend diameter smaller than the predetermined case diameter of the conducting case and creating an engagement force the spark plug must overcome to be positioned within said electrical spring connection assembly; and a beam spring portion extending out from said leaf spring portion, said beam spring portion defining a beam diameter greater than the predetermined case diameter of the conducting case and creating a retention force to retain the spark plug within said electrical spring connection assembly, said retention force being greater than said engagement force.