Patent ID: 6080008
Filing Date: 2000-06-27
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
An electrical contact comprising:an elongate body having first and second connecting portions;said first connecting portion including an upper wall connecting at least two side members, each side member terminating in a connection leg the at least two side members spaced from one another and the legs adapted to be mounted to an electrical article and terminated thereto;said second connecting portion including at least two arms, one of the at least two arms extending from each of the at least two side members along a longitudinal section of said body toward said connection legs, said arms extending to free ends between said at least two side members with said free ends being directed toward and spaced a selected distance from one another, said free ends being adapted to electrically engage a wire inserted therebetween;said upper wall including a wire receiving aperture extending therethrough and in communication with said free ends of said arms, such that said wire inserted into said aperture can be received between said free ends and electrically connected thereto.