Contact block having snap in features
CA 2229817 C · Owner: Ruth, Barbara A. · Inventors: Ruth, Barbara A.; Austin, Micheal M.; Clark, Aaron P.
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A contact block (10) is provided with a first ledge (34) and a second ledge (38) that deflectably engage a first edge (46) and a second edge (48) of an opening (44) in the housing (42) of an electrical device. The contact block (10) mechanically supports at least one electrical contact (14) to provide a contact surface (18) whereby the first electrical device (40) may be electrically interconnected with a second electrical device (60). The contact block (10) is snapped into place during assembly until it is secured during a final assembly operation.
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- Filed August 20, 1996 and granted January 2, 2001. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended August 20, 2016.
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