High retention connection

摘要

An electrical spring connection assembly (10) electrically connects a conducting case (18), and a spark plug (14). The electrical spring connection assembly (10) includes a base (36) having a securing aperture (38) for receiving the conducting case (18) therein. The base (36) fixedly secures the electrical spring connection assembly (10) within the conducting case (18). The electrical spring connection assembly (10) also includes a leaf spring portion (40) that extends radially out from the base (36) for receiving the spark plug (14) therein. The leaf spring portion (40) creates an engagement force (45) the spark plug (14) must overcome to be positioned within the electrical spring connection assembly (10). The electrical spring connection assembly (10) also includes a beam spring portion (46) extending out from the leaf spring portion (40). The beam spring portion (46) creates a retention force (51) to retain the spark plug (14) within the electrical spring connection assembly (10). The retention force (51) is greater than the engagement force (45).