Power cord connector for an appliance

Details Power cord connector for an appliance Power cord connector for an appliance

2005-06-14

2005-06-14

Le, Thanh-Tam (Department: 2839)

Electrical connectors

Contact comprising cutter

Resiliently biased

C439S939000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06905360

ABSTRACT:
A quick connect plug for electrically connecting and mechanically attaching a power cord to an appliance, such as a disposer, is disclosed. The plug is connected to an end of the power cord. In one embodiment, the plug houses push-in terminals, which are electrically connected to first and second wires of the power cord. A first portion of the plug defines openings to receive leads from the disposer, which electrically connect to the push-in terminals housed in the plug. The first portion positions through an aperture defined in a metal portion or lower end frame of the disposer. A plurality of tabs disposed about the first portion engage an inside surface of the lower end frame of the disposer. A second portion of the plug is connected to the cord and defines a shoulder with the first portion. A conductive ring is disposed on the shoulder and is electrically connected to the ground wire of the power cord. The conductive ring contacts the metal frame of the disposer.

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