Patent ID: 6113401
Filing Date: 2000-09-05
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
An adapter for use with a contact rail system having a contact rail, said adapter being removably mounted to the contact rail so as to provide an electrical connection between the contact rail and an electrical apparatus attached to said adapter, comprising:a contact for providing an electrical connection between said adapter and the contact rail, said contact including a slit edge connector having a slit;a conductor arranged inside said adapter and electrically connected to said slit by pressing said conductor into said slit so as to establish an electrical connection between said contact and the electrical apparatus attached to said adapter; anda cover for the adapter, said cover having at least one wall portion extending outwardly therefrom and associated with said slit edge connector, said at least one wall portion arranged on said cover so as to press said conductor into the slit of said slit edge connector when said cover is placed on said adapter so as to make an electrical connection between said conductor and said slit edge connector;wherein said at least one wall portion is arranged to turn the conductor into an inclined position with respect to the plane of the slit of said slit edge connector; andwherein said at least one wall portion is adjacent said slit edge connector when said cover is placed on said adapter to make the electrical connection.