Patent ID: 6280253
Filing Date: 2001-08-28
Classification: H01H,H01R,Y10S

Abstract:
An assembly for selectively connecting electrical circuits in an automobile, comprising:a dielectric surface defining a plurality of apertures;a plurality of terminal members disposed on the dielectric surface selectively connected to said electrical circuits, each terminal member comprising a conductive body, a plurality of component receptacles integrally formed with the body and projecting from the body in a first direction, and a plurality of conductive blades integrally formed with the body and projecting from the body in a second direction opposite of the first direction, the blades individually passing through the apertures of the dielectric surface and adapted to be selectively connected to one or more of said circuits;one or more housing members, each housing member adapted to substantially surround a specific number of terminal members and defining a plurality of opening in individual communication with the component receptacles, first resilient tab member adapted to engage the dielectric surface, and a second the resilient tab member adapted to engage a slot of another substantially identical housing member.