Patent ID: 7081001

Claim:
A push and twist electrical connector assembly for a light fixture that passes electricity from a power source to a light source mounted to the connector assembly to allow different light sources to be engaged to the same light fixture comprising: a base assembly having an electrical female connector at a first end, a base housing adjacent the electrical female connector and having at least one guide post, and a stem extending from the base housing to a second end which is opposite the first end; a latch assembly comprising: a latch housing having at least one open end, at least one bayonet slot at the open end for mating connection with at least one guide post of the base housing, at least one set of an installation slot and a resting seat on the inside surface of the latch housing, and a wall between the installation slot and resting seat having a peak portion and a ramp; a spring; and a body with at least one tab at a first end sitting in the resting seat of the latch housing, a hole at a second end opposite the first end, a flange surrounding the hole, and an electrical male connector inside the body for connection with the electrical female connector through the hole; wherein the latch assembly is connectable to and detachable from the base assembly.