Abstract: A socket assembly includes: a non-conductive body with an L-shaped recess that extends from a top end to one side of a middle portion of the body; first and second conducting pieces separately fixed on the body and respectively having a piercing terminal portion; and an L-shaped coupling member connected pivotally to the body and which conforms with the recess so as to make close engagement therewith. The coupling member receives two electrical cords therein while permitting the electrical cords to be exposed in registry with the conducting pieces. The coupling member is rotatable to press the electrical cords against the conductive pieces so that the piercing terminal portions may be inserted into the electrical cords to achieve electrical connection. The first conducting piece has a bottom end which is secured to the body by a rivet. The second conducting piece has a first end formed with a resilient U-shaped insert portion and a second end formed with an L-shaped bend.

Abstract: An improved socket assembly for electric lamps with a usual conductive screwshell and a positive terminal connected with an insulating plate for receiving and holding a lamp base therein includes a combination of a wire mounting seat and a separate coupling member. The wire mounting seat is integrally formed with an upper open mount and a lower base being fixed on top of the screwshell. The upper open mount includes an open section in the middle, a plurality of coupling flanges on the top edge and a pair of piercing terminals disposed for connecting an electrical cord therewith. The separate coupling member includes a pair of sliding channels on the opposing sides and a sliding guide in the middle portion for being slidingly engaged with the upper open mount along the coupling flanges.

Abstract: A novel socket assembly includes: a non-conductive body with an L-shaped recess in a middle portion; two differently constructed conducting pieces separately fixed on the body and respectively having a piercing terminal portion; and a coupling member, formed in the shape of an "L," and conforming with the L-shaped recess so as to make close engagement therewith, having a chamber with an opening formed at the juncture between the horizontal portion and the vertical portion of the coupling member for the insertion of two electrical cords into the chamber, and an aperture communicated with the chamber in registry with the piercing terminal portions of the conducting pieces for exposing the electrical cords thereto; thereby, enabling an electrical connection to the quickly and conveniently made without requiring any screws.