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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 06, 2001
Filed:
Oct. 25, 2000
Earl J. Genz, Des Plaines, IL (US);
James A. Turek, LaGrange, IL (US);
Illinois Tool Works Inc., Glenview, IL (US);
Abstract
A combination electrical connector and electrical switch comprises a three-sided shroud portion formed upon the electrical switch housing so as to ensure proper electrical connection of the electrical switch and electrical connector in a polarized manner. The electrical connector comprises electrical contacts which include insulation displacement portions for electrical connection to external wiring, and blade reception portions for electrical connection to blade members of the electrical switch wherein all electrical connections are solderless. The blade reception portions of the contacts comprise oppositely disposed, flexible members which are integrally connected together and which are able to self-generate the necessary forces to engage and retain the blade members of the electrical switch.