Abstract: An improved electrified channel where the channel has four leads, one of which acts as a middle or neutral wire, while the remaining three leads act as phases of three distinct electric circuits. Two contactors are associated with the related connector, such as a stationery contactor acting as neutral, and a movable contactor for the selection of the three phases.

Abstract: The electrified channel and corresponding snap acting connector of this invention provides for aligned conductors, preferably in the form of bus bars, secured to an insulation body carried by a channel. A mating or corresponding connector includes elastically mounted contacts carried in a housing which has a pair of spring elements on its exterior designed to retain the connector body with the contacts making contact with the conductors. When the contacts are in contact with the conductors they are spring pressed against them. A pair of external shoulder members, which are external to the channel when the connector is in place, can be moved inwardly to engage the spring clips thus permitting the connector to be removed from the channel with the spring pressure on the contacts assisting withdrawal of the connector from the channel.