WIRE RETENTION CONNECTOR SYSTEM

摘要

A wire retaining connector, connector system and method of connecting wir es to connectors to reduce or eliminate unintentional wire disconnection fro m wire connectors, including disconnection of poke-in connectors. The connec tors and connector systems include a connector body having at least one open ing configured to receive a wire, the wire including a partially exposed con ductor and insulation. The connector body further includes a wire retention member having at least one surface onto which a wire may be engaged. The wir e retention member provides sufficient retention of the wire to resist disco nnection of the wire from the connector body. A method for connecting wires to the connectors is also provided.