Patent ID: 7381080
Filing Date: 2008-06-03
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. An electric cord retention device comprising: a base forming a cord accommodation slot and a coupling portion, the cord accommodation slot being defined in a top of the base and receiving and retaining there first and second conductor pieces, each having a first end forming a sharp tip extending into the cord accommodation slot and an opposite end extending into a cavity defined in the base, the coupling portion being arranged adjacent the cord accommodation slot and extending from the top of the base, the coupling portion having an outer face forming external threading; at least one cord hold-down member corresponding in shape and size to the cord accommodation slot and being receivable in the cord accommodation slot; and at least one lid having a circumferential wall having an inside surface forming internal threading engageable the external threading of the coupling portion to mount the lid to the coupling portion of the base; and wherein the cord accommodation slot is adapted to receive an electric cord having a central conductor enclosed by an insulation jacket, and the cord hold-down member is further received in the cord accommodation slot above the cord so that when the lid is rotatably tightened to the coupling portion, a force is applied through the cord hold-down member to the cord against the sharp tips of the conductor pieces to cause the sharp tips to pierce through the insulation and contact the central conductor of the cord.