摘要 |
A terminal block (10) with a molded plastic body (16) includes a connection assembly (12) with a recess (34), a metal contact member (50) on one wall (24) of the recess (34) and a spring member (64) in the recess (34) for holding an inserted conductor against the contact member (50). The molded plastic body (16) includes an integral connector insertion member (76) having a large area push button (78) on the outside of the block (10) and push arms (82) which extend into the block (10), past the contact member (50) and into engagement with the spring member (64). The push button (78) is connected to the remainder of the molded plastic body (16) by a flexible spring arm (80) integral with the terminal block (10). The molded body (16) includes a protection bar (26) which overlies the spring arm (80). |