Modular electric power distribution system

摘要

An assembly for forming two bridge connections between two contact members has two bridge conductors and two U-shaped spring clips which hold contact arms at the ends of the bridge conductors against contact members to form two separate electrical connections between the contact members. An insulating housing surrounds the conductors and clips.

主权项

1. An assembly for forming a bridge connection between two contact members, the assembly comprising an elongate insulating housing having an interior with an opening at each end of the housing; two bridge conductors in the interior of the housing; each bridge conductor separate from the other bridge conductor; each bridge conductor including an elongate conductive body extending along the interior of the housing, and a contact arm at each end of the conductive body, one contact arm on each bridge conductor located adjacent to each opening in the housing; and two spring clips in the housing, each spring clip having a U-shaped portion and two opposed spring arms extending away from the U-shaped portion, each clip surrounding the contact arms at one opening, the clip spring arms overlying the contact arms at the opening, whereby insertion of contact members through the openings and between the two contact arms on the two conductive bodies stresses the spring arms to form pressure electrical connections between the contact arms and the contact members and each bridge conductor forms a separate electrical connection between the contact members.