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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 19, 2002
Filed:
Oct. 16, 2000
Steven M. Haar, White Lake, MI (US);
John L. Brummans, Warren, MI (US);
Thomas K. Lockwood, Fenton, MI (US);
General Motors Corporation, Detroit, MI (US);
Abstract
An assembly and method for installing a snap-fit electrical connector, wherein the assembly includes a base; at least one pair of flange members supported by the base for locating a tether, cable or other electrical wiring; at least one pair of resilient members supported by the flanges forming the pair of flange members for engaging a mating recess or opening; and at least one pair of second flange members supported by the base for providing a snap-fit connection with a second mating recess or opening. The snap-fit connector assembly also includes an electrical connector portion supported by the base for providing a location for establishing an electrical connection.