US 7,320,627 B2
Deformable electrical connector
Michael J. Skarlupka, Freeport, Ill. (US); Matthew J. Brose, Pecatonica, Ill. (US); and David S. Evans, Lena, Ill. (US)
Assigned to Honeywell International Inc., Morristown, N.J. (US)
Filed on Apr. 03, 2006, as Appl. No. 11/397,233.
Prior Publication US 2007/0232137 A1, Oct. 04, 2007
Int. Cl. H01R 4/50 (2006.01)
U.S. Cl. 439—863  [439/82; 439/751] 20 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. An electrical connector apparatus, comprising:
an electrically conductive cylinder wherein said electrically conductive cylinder contains an aft end and a forward end;
a lateral slot formed from the walls of said forward end of said electrically conductive cylinder wherein said lateral slot extends laterally across a longitudinal axis of said electrically conductive cylinder, and
a longitudinal hole formed through and from said electrically conductive cylinder, whereby an electrical wire, with the insulation removed, is insertable into said aft end of said electrically conductive cylinder, and wherein said wire is inserted until the wire conductor of said electrical wire extends beyond said forward end of said electrically conductive cylinder and between said walls of said lateral slot in order to achieve a secure electrical connector apparatus.