Patent ID: 6089885
Filing Date: 2000-07-18
Classification: H01T

Abstract:
A spark plug connector for connecting an ignition cable to a spark plug having a connecting tip, the spark plug connector comprising:an electrically insulating housing made of elastic material and defining a receptacle for accommodating the spark plug therein;said receptacle defining a longitudinal axis;a clip spring for providing an electrical contact to the connector tip of said spark plug;a cable holder for receiving the ignition cable therein;said cable holder being connected to said housing;said clip spring being embedded in said material of said housing;said clip spring having legs which develop a restoring force when deflected from a rest position;said legs having respective segments and said legs lying in a contact plane perpendicular to said longitudinal axis;said segments being disposed in said receptacle to conjointly delimit a smallest diameter within said receptacle;said segments being displaceable against said restoring force as said connecting tip enters said socket and said segments being accessible to said connecting tip for providing an electrical contact therewith; and,said clip spring being bent from a spring wire in said contact plane.