Abstract An anode clip assembly, including a resilient cap element of conventional type, and an improved clip associated therewith, the clip being formed to include a plurality of axially aligned convolutions, a leg extending from each end of the coil formed by said convolutions, and having means thereon engaging the anode recess in a cathode-ray tube, movement of the legs in a direction mutually apart from each other serving to enlarge the effective internal diameter of the convolutions, whereby an insulated conductor may be inserted axially therealong, to be gripped upon release of the legs, thereby eliminating the necessity of soldering the lead to the clip. Movement of the legs toward each other enables the diverging terminals thereof to clear the opening in the recess in the tube without releasing the resilient grip upon the conductor.
In an anode connector clip assembly for use with the anode recess of a cathode-ray tube, the improvement comprising: a flexible cap element, and a wire clip element; said cap element including a cup-shaped recess and a laterally extending bore communicating with said recess; said clip element including a length of spring wire having a plurality of coaxially positioned convolutions, and first and second legs extending laterally outwardly from said convolutions at either end thereof and terminating in oppositely directed terminal portions a distance sufficient to engage said anode recess when said convolutions are in relatively unstressed condition; and a wire conductor extending through said laterally extending bore and projecting through said convolutions to be resiliently gripped thereby, said clip element being disposed within said bore, substantially at an inner end thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
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In an anode connector clip assembly for use with the anode recess of a cathode-ray tube, the improvement comprising: a flexible cap element, and a wire clip element; said cap element including a cup-shaped recess and a laterally extending bore communicating with said recess; said clip element including a length of spring wire having a plurality of coaxially positioned convolutions, and first and second legs extending laterally outwardly from said convolutions at either end thereof and terminating in oppositely directed terminal portions a distance sufficient to engage said anode recess when said convolutions are in relatively unstressed condition; and a wire conductor extending through said laterally extending bore and projecting through said convolutions to be resiliently gripped thereby, said clip element being disposed within said bore, substantially at an inner end thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
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Structure in accordance with claim 1, said legs being positioned such that movement mutually apart serves to enlarge the effective diameter of said convolutions to allow insertion of said conductor therein.