Abstract: A separable electrical connector for a plurality of axially connectable cylindrical electrical terminals adapted for coupling to the threads of insulated wires and having an annular external recess on each of the terminals. The connector include an elongated, rigid, nonconductive, generally tubular member having a plurality of apertures extending axially therethrough and a plurality of outboard ramping retention abutments formed integrally with the tubular member upon at least one inner surface of a radially outboard portion of the tubular member. A plurality of axially extending terminal guide fingers is included upon a central land located within the tubular member. A spacer engages with the central land for displacing the terminal guide fingers in the direction of the ramping retention abutments so that the terminals will be retained securely within the connector assembly.

Abstract: A buckle switch is described for use in automotive safety belt applications which is slidably located inside the buckle and in which an actuator is pivotally operated by the insertion of the tongue of the buckle. The tongue enters the buckle and engages the switch actuator so as to pivot the actuator and its contactor bar into camming wiping engagement or disengagement with a pair of leads supported in a resin case and which resin case also pivotally supports the actuator element. The leads provide an orienting bias against the actuator which restores the original condition of the switch upon release and withdrawal of the tongue from the buckle. The resin case is supported in the buckle by sliding contact with the web floor of the channel shaped buckle housing and detent means secures the resin case to the belt slot and buckle extension. An extension of the buckle cover closes on the resin case assuring top and lateral location support.