Intercept connector for making alternative bridging connections having improved contact clip construction

Claim 1

An intercept connector for making predetermined multiple connections between telephone lines fastened to terminals projecting outwardly from a terminal block, said intercept connector including a circuit board having a row of parallel mounting spaces defined by a row of parallel notches cut in one edge thereof, a contact clip mounted on each of said mounting spaces and circuit paths disposed on said circuit board and interconnecting said contact clips in predetermined circuit configurations, CHARACTERIZED IN THAT each mounting space is perforated with an aperture and each contact clip is formed from a single piece of contact metal and includes gripping means for making end-on engagement with a terminal projecting from said terminal block, attaching means cooperating with said aperture to attach said contact clip to said circuit board and aligning means for locating said intercept connector on said terminal block and holding it in place after installation, said aligning means including at least one terminal engaging tab bent up from one side of said contact clip.