Abstract: A solderless connector for insulation coated wire conductors includes an elongated nonconductive body member having a plurality of conductor receiving channels formed along its length. A support member including an annular conductive member is adapted for positioning over the elongated body and the channels. When the support member is pressed on the elongated body with wire conductors positioned in the channels, the annular conductive member engages a portion of the insulation on the conductor, removing the insulation therefrom, engages the wire to provide an electrical connection therewith.

Abstract: A solderless electrical connector assembly includes a base portion formed of an insulating material having wire positioning means for receiving a conductive element and connector positioning means for receiving a connector member. The connector member is of a conductive material and includes two legs having conductor engaging means. The connector positioning means is oriented so the angle between the axis of the conductor positioning means and a line between the two legs of the connector is less than 90.degree. thereby spacing the legs of the connector along the axis of the conductor. When secured together, the base cooperates with the connector member and the conductive element to deform any insulation from the conductive element and to make positive electrical contact between the connector member and the conductive element.