Tape light electrical connector

摘要

The present invention is directed to a tape light electrical connector that is configured to electrically and physically connect a tape light, such as a light emitting diode (LED) tape light and a lead wire together in order to provide electrical continuity between the tape light and the lead wire, and to prevent physical separation of the tape light from the lead wire, once the tape light and the lead wire have been coupled to the tape light electrical connector. The electrical connector may further be configured to allow for removal of the lead wire and the tape light from the electrical connector, and accordingly the electrical connector may be reusable for installation of other lead wires and tape lights to be connected thereto.

主权项

1. A connector comprising:
a body portion having a first end and a second end; a receiving tray positioned at the first end of the body portion configured to receive a tape light; at least one tunnel extending through the body portion from the receiving tray to the second end and configured to receive at least one conductor of a lead wire; at least one terminal strip extending from the receiving tray at the first end of the body portion to the second end of the body portion; wherein the at least one terminal strip is configured to electrically connect the tape light to the lead wire; wherein the receiving tray is operatively connected to a clamping portion by a hinge, and the clamping portion is operable between a closed position and an open position; wherein the tape light is retained on the connector between the clamping mechanism and the receiving tray when the clamping mechanism is in the closed position, and wherein the tape light is removable from the connector when the clamping mechanism is in the open position.