Abstract A connector for a wedge-base electrical component (e.g., a wedge-base bulb) includes an electrically insulative base and an electrically insulative holder attached to the base and defining an interior socket space therewithin for receiving the wedge-base of the electrical component. A pair of U-shaped electrically conductive clamp elements is positioned in the interior socket space of the holder. The U-shaped clamps resiliently hold the wedge-base of the electrical component and establish an electrical connection therebetween. Each of the clamp elements includes a connection piece for connection to a bus bar so as to establish an electrical circuit connection with the electrical component resiliently held by the clamp elements. The insulative holder includes a pair of opposed resilient support tabs extending upwardly from the holder so as to engage the electrical component at a location above the wedge-base of the electrical component. In such a manner, lateral support is provided to the electrical component when held within the holder by the support tabs.
A connector for a wedge-base electrical component comprising: an electrically insulative base; an electrically insulative holder attached to said base and defining an interior socket space therewithin for receiving the wedge-base of the electrical component; and a pair of U-shaped electrically conductive clamp elements positioned in said interior socket space of said holder for resiliently holding the wedge-base of said electrical component and establishing an electrical connection therebetween, said clamp elements each including a connection piece for connection to a bus bar so as to establish an electrical circuit connection with the electrical component resiliently held by said clamp elements; wherein said insulative holder includes a pair of opposed resilient support tabs extending upwardly from said holder so as to engage the electrical component at a location above the wedge-base of the electrical component so as to provide lateral support to the electrical component when held within said holder.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
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A connector for a wedge-base electrical component comprising: an electrically insulative base; an electrically insulative holder attached to said base and defining an interior socket space therewithin for receiving the wedge-base of the electrical component; and a pair of U-shaped electrically conductive clamp elements positioned in said interior socket space of said holder for resiliently holding the wedge-base of said electrical component and establishing an electrical connection therebetween, said clamp elements each including a connection piece for connection to a bus bar so as to establish an electrical circuit connection with the electrical component resiliently held by said clamp elements; wherein said insulative holder includes a pair of opposed resilient support tabs extending upwardly from said holder so as to engage the electrical component at a location above the wedge-base of the electrical component so as to provide lateral support to the electrical component when held within said holder.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
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The connector as in claim 1, wherein said holder includes pairs of locking tabs for removably coupling the holder to the base.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
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The connector as in claim 2, wherein at least one of said locking tabs includes an inclined surface.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
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The connector as in claim 1, wherein said resilient support tabs are integrally formed with said holder.
Claim 6
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The connector as in claim 1, wherein said holder includes a pair of side relief holes, each being adjacent to a respective one of said resilient support tabs.