Patent ID: 8777678
Filing Date: 2014-07-15
Classification: H01H,H01R,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method for engaging a conductor, the method comprising: receiving the conductor in a stationary portion of a conductor receiver; securing, using at least one first retractable conductive member in the stationary portion, a first portion of the conductor; securing, using a movable member of the conductor receiver, a top portion of the conductor when the movable member is in a closed position, wherein the at least one first retractable conductive member is in a retracted position when the conductor is positioned within the stationary portion, wherein the at least one first retractable conductive member is in a normal position when the conductor is positioned outside the stationary portion, and wherein the movable member is rotatably coupled to the stationary portion about a length of the stationary portion, wherein the movable member rotates about an approximate center of the stationary portion.