Patent ID: 6093047
Filing Date: 2000-07-25
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A slot type terminal block for use with an insulated conductor having conductor material surrounded by an insulation layer for making a connection with the conductor material, comprising:a terminal including a base and an inverted U-shaped portion extending upwardly from the base, wherein the inverted U-shaped portion includes structure defining a longitudinally extending slot, including knife edges for penetrating the insulation material and making contact with the conductor material when the insulated conductor is moved into the slot, wherein the slot defines an arcuated profile, wherein the arcuated profile of the slot includes a lower portion and defines an arcuation angle greater than 180.degree. and a diameter substantially equal to a transverse dimension defined by the conductor material, wherein the lower portion of the slot defines one or more knife edges for penetrating the insulation material;a terminal block body having at least one terminal receiving recess for receiving the terminal, wherein the terminal block body includes a pair of upwardly extending opposing hooks; anda cover for covering and protecting the terminal block body, wherein the cover defines first and second ends and includes at least one fastener-receiving hole adjacent the first end and a groove adjacent the second end for receiving the conductor, wherein the hooks of the terminal block snappingly engage the cover at opposite sides adjacent the second end of the cover, and wherein the cover further includes a transverse scoring line formed by cutting off a portion of the height of the cover and leaving a relatively thin film of material of the cover at the scoring line;wherein the terminal block body includes at least one fastener-receiving hole in alignment with the at least one fastener-receiving hole of the cover.