Abstract: A telecommunications module (10) has contacts (12, 14, 16) for connecting wires therewith, the contacts (12, 14, 16) being arranged in a number of substantially parallel rows, which is three or a multiple of three, at least one row of contacts (12, 14, 16) which is assigned to transmit a specific signal, such as a POTS, a line or a DSLAM signal, being assigned to transmit a different signal than any adjacent row of contacts within each multiple of three rows.

Abstract: A terminal block for connecting electrical conductors has a first clamping spring element (20) and a second clamping spring element (30) for clamping the electrical conductor. The first and second clamping spring elements (20, 30) are vertically offset from each other, and with an operating element for opening the clamping spring elements against the spring force. A first operating element (40) is provided for the first clamping spring element (20) and a second operating element (50) for the second clamping spring element (30). The first and second operating elements (40, 50) can be actuated independently from each other.

Abstract: A multi-port connector having DisplayPort and HDMI connector includes a seat body, a DisplayPort, an HDMI connector, a sealing lid and an outer casing. A first slot and a second slot are respectively arranged on the seat body. At back of the seat body, there is a recessing part, at upper portion of which an assembling opening communicated to the first slot is arranged. A plurality of slots are arranged on a wall surface of the recessing part. The DisplayPort is assembled in the first slot, while the HDMI connector is assembled in the second slot. The sealing lid is assembled to the recessing part. A protruding portion arranged at the sealing lid is assembled to the assembling opening. On a wall surface of the sealing lid, there are a plurality of striping ribs snapped into the slots. The outer casing externally fitted to the seat body is arranged a first perforation and a second perforation at front side face thereof.

Abstract: A terminal module for assembly into a high speed electrical connector. The module includes an electrically insulated housing, a first contact portion and a second contact portion. The second contact portion is in electrical communication with the first contact portion via a contact interconnection. The contact interconnection is at least partially disposed within the insulated housing. At least one of the first contact portion or the second contact portion includes a contact selected from the group consisting of a mesh contact element, a socket configured to receive a mesh contact element and combinations thereof.

Abstract: A cross connect terminal block, comprising: a base; at least one set of terminals disposed in the base, the terminal having a first end and a second end, the first end being used for connecting with a first set of wires and the second end being used for connecting with a second set of wires; at least a first cover removably disposed on the base and having a support means for supporting the first set of wires, the support means of the first cover being located at a position corresponding to the first end of the terminal; and at least a second cover removably disposed on the base and having a support means for supporting the second set of wires, the support means of the second cover being located at a position corresponding to the second end of the terminal.

Abstract: A terminal block for use in an uninterruptible power supply comprises a first portion that includes a plurality of stalls, each of the plurality of stalls having an aperture, and at least one socket positioned in the aperture, the at least one socket arranged to accept a wire from internal portions of the uninterruptible power supply, and a second portion removably connectable to the first portion, the second portion including a plurality of stalls, a plurality of electrical ports, an electrical port positioned in each of the plurality of stalls, and at least one connector pin positioned within one of the plurality of stalls to connect to the at least one socket through the aperture.

Abstract: A connector module, which permits termination of cross-connect wires on one surface and cable wires on an opposite surface, has an internal switch configuration which is normally open, such that the cross-connect wires are normally not connected to the cable wires. The module exhibits a generally “Z” shaped configuration which permits test access, jumper insertion, and protector mounting on either surface.

Abstract: An electrical connector of a computer peripheral device has an insulating base having a plurality of slots spaced along the side of the insulating base and each of the slots having a conductive terminal. Each of the conductive terminals has a first end and a second end. The first end protrudes up from the insulating base for electrically contact to a printed circuit board which is located above the insulating base within the computer peripheral device. The second end extends away from the insulating base for electrically coupling to a cable of the computer peripheral device. Therefore the electrical connector facilitates the connection between the printed circuit board and the cable of the computer peripheral device.

Abstract: A cable connector assembly with a wire termination guide facilitating connection of multiple cable connectors to a plug-type connector in a reduced amount of time.

Abstract: A system for delivering broadband service, including standard telephone service and telephone/DSL service, to a subscriber. The system includes a pair gain system and a service distribution system. In some embodiments, the service distribution system is located such that the standard telephone service and telephone/DSL service are routed from the service distribution system without being routed through a cross-connect system. In other embodiments, the functionality of a cross-connect system is incorporated into the service distribution system. The service distribution systems include terminating modules and switching modules. In some embodiments, the switching modules include protector plugs that protect the system from over-voltages and/or over-currents, and provides upstream and downstream diagnostic testing.

Abstract: The aim of the invention is to reduce the logistical and assembly expenses during the connection of electrical machines. To this end, a connection device is provided with a base body (7) that can be mounted in a terminal box socket (1) of the electrical machine. A plurality of contacts (6) of the electrical machine can be plugged or clipped into said base body (7). Outer contacts can be connected to the base body (7) by means of connection elements (4). Preferably, the connection elements (4) are collected together by a plug housing base body (8) in such a way that a plug-in system is provided by means of the socket base body (7).

Abstract: An electrical connector includes a contact sub-assembly having a plurality of contacts arranged on a contact support member. The contact support member has a pair of opposed support walls extending from a base to a mating end, and the support walls are separated by a gap that extends from the mating end toward the base. The contacts extend at least partially along the support walls between the mating end and the base, wherein a first set of the contacts are provided on one of the support walls and a second set of the contacts are provided on the other of the support walls. The contacts are exposed to the gap for connection with a mating connector received within the gap. The electrical connector also includes a housing having a cavity configured to receive the mating connector, wherein the contact sub-assembly is received within the cavity for mating with the mating connector.

Abstract: A terminal receiving member 4 of a connector 1 is attached to a housing 3 to cover an outer surface of the housing 3, with lances 41 inserted in insertion holes 31 of the housing 3. A detection portion 41a of each lance 41 inserted in the insertion hole 31 is received in a connection portion receiving portion 21 of a terminal receiving chamber 2. A lance position detection member 5 is mounted on the housing 3 to cover an outer surface of the terminal retaining member 4. The lance position detection member 5 includes housing retaining projections 51 engaged respectively in detection member retaining grooves 35, and lance position detection projections 52 each received between a retaining member retaining portion 34 and a partition wall 33. The lance position detection member 5 is slidable in such a manner that the upward movement of the lance position detection member 5 is limited by engagement of each housing retaining projection 51 with a side surface of the detection member retaining groove 35.

Abstract: A cable connector module includes a cable having a first end and a second end, a first plug connector assembled on the first end of the cable, and a second plug connector assembled on the second end of the cable. The second plug connector forms a second mating portion and a second connecting portion. The second mating portion and the second connecting portion offset 90° relative to each other in a horizontal plane, whereby a first mating socket connector and a second mating socket connector are arranged in low profile on a main board. This structure meets trend of miniature.

Abstract: A connector system includes a plurality of conductor piercing units supported by a frame for vertical displacement between upper disconnected and lower connected positions relative to a plurality of parallel spaced insulated conductors supported in a horizontal plane by a base plate. The piercing units are displaced between said upper and lower positions by operating disks eccentrically mounted for rotation on a horizontal support shaft that extends between an opposed pair of side walls of the frame. The base plate, frame and piercing unit assembly are arranged in an open-topped support housing that is closed by a cover member or lid. Electrical components may by mounted on the lid for connection with the piercing unit assembly.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods provide for the isolation of an inactive cable pair from a bridged active cable pair. According to various embodiments, a bridge lifting block is installed in-line between control equipment and a cable connected to the bridged cable pairs. The bridge lifting block includes a first set of post pairs for connection to the control equipment and a second set of post pairs for connection to the cable block. Mini-bridge lifters are installed in the bridge lifting block between the sets of post pairs. The bridge lifting block may include two cable blocks linked together, with mini-bridge lifters installed in one and corresponding pass-through coils installed in the other. Alternatively, the bridge lifting block may include a single block body having two opposing sets of post pairs with intervening mini-bridge lifters. Additional control equipment may be installed between the bridge lifting block and cable block.

Abstract: A modular terminal block for connecting leads or wires to an electrical body includes a module stack of side-by-side module assemblies and an alignment plate. Each module assembly includes a housing, a number of conductors extending from the housing, and a cover member to cover the conductors. The alignment plate accurately positions the conductors despite variations in housing dimension due to manufacturing tolerances. The housing includes walls supported on both sides when forming part of the module stack. The walls resist deflection of the conductors during installation of the alignment plate and electrical body. Each cover member engages and is held closed by a conductor extending from the housing.

Abstract: A pluggable conductor terminal includes a plug connector (6) with a pin guide (8) emptying into a contact space (5) and a conductor guide channel (24) with a conductor connection aperture (25) that is transformed into a central clamping space (19) in the clamp housing. The conductor guide channel (24) is inclined toward the pin guide (8). A contact piece (3) with a contact part (4) for the contact pin (7) is mounted in the contact space (5) with a clamp spring (15) for the conductor (33) in the clamping space (19). For the sake of simpler manufacture, the contact piece (3) and the clamp spring (15) are of one piece, and consist of an elongated, flat band (2) bent exclusively crosswise to its longitudinal dimension.

Abstract: Power distribution systems and methods for adaptation of the power distribution to computer systems to varying electrical loads and/or varying power supply inputs are disclosed. The power distribution system generally includes power connectors and power distribution terminals, each terminal is connected to a group of the power connectors configured to carry electrical power to electronics components of the computing system. The terminals may be selectively divisible into sets of grouping combinations, each grouping combination within each set corresponding to approximately the same number of power connectors. The terminals may be configured to be connected to power supply circuits in accordance with the selected set of grouping combinations.

Abstract: A connector and a method of manufacturing the same one are provided. The connector includes an insulating casing and a plurality of terminals. The insulating casing has a joining surface and a plurality of terminal holes. The terminal holes are arranged to pass through the joining surface in a manner to slant relative to the insulating casing. Each terminal hole has a pair of opposite inner walls. The insulating casing further has a plurality of positioning parts adjacent to at least one of the respective inner walls of the respective terminal holes. The terminals are located within the respective terminal holes. With the use of the positioning parts, when the terminal holes of the insulating casing is formed, the pins do not tend to break and then the slant terminal holes are smoothly formed.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a terminal block for a telecommunication cable comprising the steps of providing a mold having a first half and a second half, each forming a respective body cavity configured to form a terminal block and configured to receive a substrate comprising a plurality of openings adapted to receive an insulated electrical contact. A plurality of projections extend from the first half into the cavity, wherein the plurality of projections are adapted to remove a portion of insulation from the electrical contact positioned within each of the openings. The substrate is positioned in the mold and the insulated electrical contact is inserted into each of the openings. The mold is closed such that the plurality of projections remove a portion of the insulation from the insulated electrical contact upon closing of the mold. A dielectric material is then injected into the mold containing the substrate and insulated electrical contact to form a terminal block.

Abstract: A wire harness for a motor vehicle is provided. The wire harness includes a primary node that includes a first pair of communication wires, and a optional slave node that includes a slave connector. The wire harness also includes a second pair of communication wires and a first connector that is operable to enable the optional slave node to communicate with the primary node when the slave connector is coupled to the first connector. The first connector enables communication with the primary node via the first pair of communication wires and the second pair of communication wires. One wire from the first pair and the second pair of communication wires are crimped together to form a first terminal and the remaining wires of the first pair and the second pair of communication wires are crimped together to form a second terminal for the first connector.

Abstract: Disclosed is a quick-detachable terminal block assembly, which includes a terminal block detachably mounted in a mounting through hole of a circuit board, a plurality of conducting terminals mounted in the terminal block and extending out of the top side of the terminal block, and two metal spring leaves each having rear mounting panel affixed to a respective locating groove at each of two opposite sides of the terminal block and a front clamping panel for locking the terminal block to the circuit board after insertion of the terminal block through the mounting through hole. The front clamping panel has a release tip for pressing by the user to disengage the terminal block from the circuit board.

Abstract: This invention concerns a terminal block for connecting electrical conductors with a first clamping spring element (20) and a second clamping spring element (30) for clamping the electrical conductors, with the first and the second clamping spring elements (20, 30) being displaced vertically with respect to each other and with the two clamping spring elements (20, 30) being electrically connected to each other whereby the two clamping spring elements (20, 30) are electrically connected via an essentially S-shaped contact element (10) into which the two clamping spring elements (20, 30) can be inserted from one side.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a power distribution unit with output power terminals and electrical leads with mating portions connected to extensions of the terminals, with adjacent mating portions and connected extensions offset from one another. Alternatively, an electrical power unit may have one or more power output terminals connected to a corresponding number of power distribution circuits by leads, each lead having a portion parallel to and offset from other adjacent leads in a first direction and another portion parallel to and offset from each adjacent lead in a second direction. The present invention further relates to an output power assembly with inner and outer faces, a first set of terminals on the outer face which are electrically connected to a common conductor along the inner face and a second set of terminals each having individual connectors along the inner face, the individual connectors being offset from each adjacent connector.

Abstract: For achieving electrical connection by contact with a connection object, a connector includes a body portion including an elastic body. A conductive layer extends along a surface of the body portion and is adapted for contact with the connection object. The conductive layer has a plurality of projections projecting outward.

Abstract: In accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure, an electrical connector is provided. The electrical connector includes an electrically conductive pin extending from a base of the connector. The electrical connector additionally includes a standoff extending from the base adjacent the pin and forming an acute angle with the pin.

Abstract: An adjustable terminal is disclosed having a plurality of electrical contacts electrically coupled between a corresponding number of pair-wise electrically-coupled input terminals and output terminals. A plurality of mechanically coupled jumpers are operable to pair-wise jump the electrical contacts to reconfigure the adjustable terminal variously for bi-amplifier output, parallel output, and series output at said output terminals. A housing is disclosed having support for the electrical contacts and for the jumpers, as well as labels for inputs, outputs, and current configuration.

Abstract: An auxiliary connector device connects a conductor with an electrical component mounted in a terminal block upon which the connector device is mounted, including a contact arrangement extending through aligned outlet and entry openings contained in the auxiliary connector device and the terminal block, respectively, thereby to connect with the electrical component a bus bar to which the conductor is clamped. The contact arrangement includes a contact screw rotatably connected at one end with the auxiliary connector device and in electrical engagement with the bus bar, the other end of the contact screw being threadably connected with the terminal block. Upon rotation of the screw in a given direction; a contact sleeve arranged concentrically about the screw is longitudinally displaced into electrical engagement with the electrical component. The auxiliary contact device is sectional, thereby to permit use of a selected one of a plurality of contact arrangements having different lengths.

Abstract: A field communication and computer data distribution system includes a weatherproof housing with a hinged lid, a panel positioned in the housing and having a plurality of pairs of insulation displacement connector units mounted thereon, and a pair of multi-terminal box connectors on opposite sides thereof. A double pole, single throw switch interconnects each connector unit of a pair to perform testing functions. Auxiliary connectors are interconnected to selected pairs or groups of pairs of the connector units. The connector units and auxiliary connectors enable the connection of communication devices, such as telephone sets, to cables connected to the distribution box, as well as computer modems and network interface adapters.

Abstract: A screw block terminal is formed to have a block body, a nut, an electrode and an overhang portion, and the block body has first, second, third and fourth side surface portions, an upper surface portion and a lower surface portion. The overhang portion is extended from the first side surface portion of block body such that a sidewall portion is sandwiched between the overhang portion and the block body. A projection corresponding to wall-like bodies provided on a case member is formed on the overhang portion. On the third and fourth side surface portions, projected contact portions are formed, respectively, to enlarge a contact surface with an outer wall surface of the sidewall portion. Thus, a semiconductor device is provided that allows to improve resistance to tightening torpue of the screw block terminal.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly for terminating first and second electrical wires, the electrical connector assembly comprising a housing including a compartment for receiving first and second IDC elements and a cap movably mounted to the housing to cover the compartment. The cap is movable between an open position and a closed position. The cap includes a general body portion, a wire retention portion, and a latching mechanism. The wire retention portion includes first and second wire holders to retain and align the respective electrical wires within the housing for engagement with a gripping portion of the respective IDC element when the cap is placed in a closed position. The gripping force of the wire holders is less than a gripping force of the IDC elements. The latching mechanism can releasably fasten the cap to the housing when the cap is placed in a closed position.

Abstract: The invention relates to a plug housing for an electrical plug for transmitting electrical drive power for a motor vehicle between a plug receptacle and a cable with an inner conductor, a shield and insulation between an inner conductor and the shield. The plug housing comprises a plug-in area, in which the plug may be connected to the plug receptacle, a cable area, in which the cable may be introduced into the plug housing, a partition wall between the plug-in area and the cable area and a first opening in the partition wall, which connects the cable area with the plug-in area, for accommodating an inner conductor element which is connected conductively with the inner conductor of the cable introduced into the cable area, such that the inner conductor element extends from the cable area as far as into the plug-in area.

Abstract: A junction box having a block type structure is provided. The junction box having a block type structure includes: a lower cover of a quadrangular shape in which an inner groove having an opened upper part is formed and at one side of which a sliding groove is formed; a main body at one side of which a flat plate having a step surface is coupled to the sliding groove of the lower cover by downwardly sliding and in an upper part of which a plurality of block grooves are formed; a block assembly being received and assembled in the block grooves of the main body; and an upper cover coupled to the main body by wrapping an upper part of the main body so as to protect the block assembly.

Abstract: A distributor block exhibits multi-connectors at its front side in the manner of block terminals and at least one additional connector for each pole at its rear side, whereby a contact area is provided for each pole where terminal points are arranged in one common clamping plane. To reduce the number of current-conducting components and to provide clamping of the cables using a spring force, terminal points are formed through clamping supports that are at a distance from each other and that each interact with a contact tongue. To this end, each contact area houses a current-conducting board with the clamping supports being formed onto it, where two each of the contact tongues are components of a torsion spring with a bending joint that is followed by the contact tongue.

Abstract: A test terminal connector for use in selectively interconnecting electrical leads of a railway circuit is provided and includes a mounting block; a first and a second terminal supported in and extending from the mounting block; a test strap supported on and extending between the first and second terminal; at least one fastening element selectively connectable to the first and second terminals; and a dielectric spacer disposed between the test strap and an electrical lead of the railway circuit. The test strap is constructed of an electrically conductive material, and each fastening element is constructed of the same material as the test strap.

Abstract: An electrical connector for mounting to a panel includes a housing configured to be mounted to the panel, and a deflectable latch including a latch arm having a length extending in a longitudinal direction between a fixed end secured to the housing and a free end movable with respect to the housing. The free end has a locking finger extending therefrom. The latch arm is deflected laterally with respect to the length thereof to align the locking finger with an opening through the panel. The deflectable latch returns to a resting position once the housing is mounted to the panel, and the locking finger engages the panel when in the resting position.

Abstract: A terminal block for connecting electric wires using a removable contact, such as a fuse, with flat pins, includes an insulating body and two conducting elements housed inside the body. Associated with respective terminals for retaining the free end of a respective electric wire, the conducting elements including, at an end opposite to the end for retaining the wire, a resilient clamp which is open on one side for insertion, retention and electric contact with the respective flat pin of the movable contact.

Abstract: Terminal block assemblies for electrical power distribution and methods of making such terminal block assemblies are provided. The terminal block assemblies include a terminal housing having a front side and a back side. The terminal housing defines at least one aperture therethrough with the aperture extending through the front side and the back side for receipt of an electrical connection within the terminal housing. At least one terminal is provided with the terminal configured to be securable to the electrical connection outside the terminal housing. At least one fastener device is provided for securing the terminal within the aperture of the terminal housing. The fastener device holds the terminal within the terminal housing with the terminal extending outward from the front side such that the electrical connection are fixed within the terminal housing.

Abstract: A connection system that couples a contact of a flat block of components to an apparatus is provided. The connection system comprises a conductive connecting element electrically coupled to the contact of the flat block of components, and a clamping device electrically coupled to the apparatus. The clamping device receives the connecting element. The connecting element is a rigid conductor. The rigid conductor is a screw fastened conductively to the contact. The screw penetrates a bore in the flat block of components and is locked by a nut on a second side of the flat block of components, which is opposite a first side of the flat block of components.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly, comprises a terminal block defining a plurality of receiving passageways therein, a plurality of terminals assembled to the receiving passageways, and a fastening element assembled to the terminal block. Each terminal comprises a main portion, a tail portion extending rearward from the main portion and a contacting portion extending forwardly from the base portion. The fastening element comprises a base portion, a pair of resilient arms extending away from the base portion, and a pair of hooks formed at distal ends of the pair resilient arms.

Abstract: A terminal board, which is for a housing-less asynchronous motor, includes an electrically insulating base extending in a longitudinal direction and in a traverse direction. A device fastens the base to an electrical machine and another device enables a plurality of terminals to be inserted into the base. The base has a bearing surface that curves concavely in the transverse direction and that is essentially straight in the longitudinal direction. The terminal board can be attached to an asynchronous motor that has a cylindrical stator extending in the longitudinal direction. The motor also has a movably positioned rotor that is located inside of the stator and that is connected to the rotor. The terminal board is introduced in the longitudinal direction of the stator where a number of terminals are inserted. By using the terminal board, a housing-less electrically powered machine can be constructed as small as possible.

Abstract: An electrical connector (200) for engaging with a mating plug includes a terminal module (400) having an insulative insert (401) and rows of terminals (4) mounted to the insulative insert, a base element (300) and a daughter board (600) attached to a side face of the base element. The base element has a pair of opposite contacting portions (301) disposed on a front section thereof and a cutout (10) defined between the pair of contacting portions. The cutout is configured to cooperate with the terminal module with an inner edge (31) engaging to a corresponding passage (81) defined on a rear face of the insulative insert.

Abstract: A signal line connector for electrically connecting two signal lines is provided. The signal line connector includes a base, a conductive element, and two pressing elements. The base has two sockets, allowing terminals of the signal lines to be inserted into the base. The conductive element is embedded in the base, and two ends of the conductive element are respectively corresponding to the sockets. The two pressing elements are movably disposed in the base, and are respectively corresponding to the sockets. The pressing elements press against the terminals of the signal lines to the conductive element at a clamping position, so as to electrically connect the signal lines to the conductive element. Or, the pressing elements separate the terminals of the two signal lines from the conductive element at a release position.

Abstract: A condition of not permitting an increased temperature value of a diode 13 to exceed the junction temperature is satisfied by a simple structure at a low cost. A plurality of countercurrent prevention diodes 13 between terminal board 12 to which electrodes a of solar cell modules M are connected are connected in parallel. When an output current I from the solar cell module M flows in a circuit of the plurality of diodes 13 connected in parallel, a current i flowing in each diode 13 is reduced by a factor of the number of diodes connected in parallel, for instance, when the three diodes are connected in parallel, the current becomes one third. When the value of the flowing current is reduced, a heating value is also reduced. A heat radiating piece 20 is provided on the terminal board 12.

Abstract: A system and method for delivering digital subscriber line (DSL) service to a subscriber from a remote terminal of a telephone network. Included is a first route for delivering a telephone signal to the subscriber, and a second route for passing the telephone signal through a DSL system before delivering the signal to the subscriber. A disrupter is then used to selectively activate either the first or second route.

Abstract: A terminal contact and clamp assembly has a cage clamp and an inner contact. The cage clamp has a top, a bottom, a through hole multiple bottom teeth and at least one protruding tooth. The bottom has an inner bottom surface. The bottom teeth are formed on the inner bottom surface. The at least one protruding tooth is formed on and protrudes up from the inner bottom surface and has a top end higher than the inner bottom surface. The inner contact is mounted in the through hole. The at least one protruding tooth deeply bites an exposed wire core of a cable and prevents the cable from slipping out of the terminal contact and clamp assembly.

Abstract: An electrical connector (100) includes an insulating housing (1) defining a front end portion and a rear end portion. At least one row of terminals (2) are retained in the housing (1) with tail portions (22) extending out of the rear end portion of the housing. A positioning device includes a first member integrally defined from the rear end portion of the housing and a second member (3) separately from the housing (1). The tail portions (22) of the terminals (2) are firstly pre-positioned by the first member and then positioned by the second member (3) of the positioning device when the second member is assembled on the housing.

Abstract: A cable connector assembly (100) according to the present invention includes an insulator (2), a PCB (5) and a wire management member (4). The insulator includes a front side, a rear side, a number of terminal passages (24) between the front side and the rear side, and a number of terminals (3) respectively mounted in the terminal passages, each of the terminals has a tail (33) extended out of the rear side of the insulator. The PCB is located behind the insulator and includes a number of first conductive pads (51) which connect with the corresponding terminals and a number of second conductive pads (52) which is soldered to a number of wires (6), the first conductive pads electrically connect with the corresponding second conductive pads.

Abstract: The screw-terminal block assembly includes a screw-terminal block and a snap-in contact member which is adapted to be crimped at one portion thereof to a lead wire, the snap-in contact member including lance portions which are moveable and flex relative to the remainder of the contact member so as to allow the contact member to be inserted into the terminal block, the lance portions rebounding to engage a mating portion of the terminal block when the snap-in contact member is correctly positioned in the terminal block. The snap-in contact member further includes a portion which is configured to receive a terminal screw for an electrical lead connection, such as from an electronic instrument.