Abstract:
An electrical device can include a paddle actuatable from a first position to a second position. An actuator associated with the paddle can be configured to displace when the paddle is actuated from the first position to the second position. A cradle disposed adjacent the actuator includes a trough formed therein. A terminal is in electrical communication with the cradle. Integral cradle support regions are formed in the cradle, with the trough being formed through each cradle support region and each cradle support region comprising an aperture for receiving an actuator assembly.
Abstract:
An electrical device includes a cradle and a terminal. The cradle includes a body portion, a transition portion, and a connection portion. The body portion includes a transition portion that is bent from the body portion and extends between the body portion and the connection portion. The connection portion includes a plate extending away from the body portion. The terminal includes a main wall and a slip receiver connected to and angled away from the main wall. The slip receiver includes first and second walls connected by an integral receiver bridge. The slip receiver slidably receives the plate of the connection portion to establish an electrical connection between the cradle and the terminal. The plate of the connection portion of the cradle is at least partially disposed between the first and second walls of the slip receiver to complete the electrical connection between the cradle and the common terminal.
Abstract:
An electrical device can include a cradle having a plurality of integral cradle support regions. A trough is formed through each cradle support region. Each cradle support region includes an aperture that is configured to receive an actuator assembly. Each actuator assembly is movable to open and close electrical connections in the electrical device when the cradle is installed in the electrical device.