A wire retaining connector, connector system and method of connecting wires to connectors to reduce or eliminate unintentional wire disconnection from wire connectors, including disconnection of poke-in connectors. The connectors and connector systems include a connector body having at least one opening configured to receive a wire, the wire including a partially exposed conductor and insulation. The connector body further includes a wire retention member having at least one surface onto which a wire may be engaged. The wire retention member provides sufficient retention of the wire to resist disconnection of the wire from the connector body. A method for connecting wires to the connectors is also provided.
申请公布号
CA2668110(C)
申请公布日期
2011.10.18
申请号
CA20072668110
申请日期
2007.10.25
申请人
TYCO ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
发明人
KOCHER, TIMOTHY LEE;DAILY, CHRISTOPHER GEORGE;LANDIS, JOHN MICHAEL;WILSON, JOHN STEVEN;FABIAN, DAVID JAMES;REIGLE, KENNETH AARON, JR.