Abstract: Power supply device includes a plurality of secondary battery cells having a flat rectangular parallelepiped shape, a pair of end plates covering both end faces of battery stack having the plurality of secondary battery cells stacked on each other, and a plurality of fastening members for fastening end plates to each other. Each of the plurality of fastening members has a plate shape extending along the stacking direction of the plurality of secondary battery cells and is disposed on a corresponding one of opposite surfaces of battery stack. Through holes are formed in both ends of each plate shape. Each of the pair of end plates includes pipe portions inserted into the through holes of a pair of fastening members disposed on opposite surfaces of battery stack among the plurality of fastening members.

Abstract: Systems, apparatuses, and methods are described for wireless communications. A base station may transmit downlink control information that may comprise an indication for an uplink beam management procedure or a downlink beam failure recovery procedure. A wireless device may receive the downlink control information and determine a type of procedure to perform based on the indication.

Abstract: A connector includes a connector housing including: a plurality of insertion holes; a plurality of connection terminals inserted into some of the plurality of insertion holes and configured to be electrically connected to a first set of a plurality of tab terminals of a sensor unit; and a joint terminal accommodated inside the connector housing. The joint terminal includes at least one grounding terminal part electrically connected to at least one of a second set of the plurality of tab terminals and a joint connection part electrically connected to a ground connection terminal, which is one of the plurality of connection terminals.

Abstract: A holding structure for an arrangement establishing an electrical connection between a tab contact and a high current conductor is disclosed. The holding structure includes a connection section with at least one mounting arm for mounting to a contacting section of a high current conductor, a receptacle for a tab contact, and at least one press-on element configured to generate a contact pressure in the direction of the connection section.

Abstract: A wire with crimped terminal is provided with a wire and a crimped terminal connected to a terminal portion of the wire. The crimped terminal is provided with a board-shaped base portion where the wire is arranged; a counterpart member connector provided at a forefront end of the base portion; a pair of core wire crimp tabs crimped to a core wire portion of the wire; and a pair of sheath crimp tabs crimped to an insulated sheath portion of the wire. The core wire crimp tabs are each provided with an inwardly-recessed contracted portion on both sides of the core wire crimp tab in an X axis direction, in an area closer to the base portion than a leading edge portion of the core wire crimp tab, the contracted portion thereby having a smaller width in the X axis direction.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes an insulation body and a contact. The insulation body includes a first side and a second side positioned opposite to the first side. The contact is received in the insulation body and includes a first elastic gripping portion adjacent to the first side of the insulation body and a second elastic gripping portion adjacent to the second side of the insulation body.

Abstract: Connector receptacles that have a reduced height when combined with a printed circuit board and reduce wasted space inside an electronic device. One example provides a connector receptacle having contacts that may connect to edge contacts along an edge of a printed circuit board. This edge may be formed along a side of printed circuit board, by a hole or opening in a printed circuit board, or by a notch in a printed circuit board. Edge contacts may have straight surfaces, rounded surfaces, or they may have other types of surfaces. Connector receptacle contacts may have a “U,” fishhook, or other shape.

Abstract: A connector includes an intermediate housing (10) with a first fitting recess (12) and a second fitting recess (13), a first inner housing (30A) to be fitted into the first fitting recess, a first outer housing (50) separate from the first inner housing (30A) and to be externally fitted onto the first fitting recess (12), a second inner housing (30B) to be fitted into the second fitting recess (13), and a second outer housing (70) separate from the second inner housing (30B) and to be externally fitted onto the second fitting recess (13). The first and second outer housings (50, 70) are shaped differently from each other and the first and second inner housings (30A, 30B) are identically shaped.

Abstract: A wire connector having a collar surrounding a set of wire ports in a wire connector with the collar providing a collective shield between an environment external to the collar the collar but not between the set of wires within the collar.

Abstract: A power distribution box and a method for producing a PDB include molding a lower cover with an integrated protector plate such that a unitary structure is formed. A busbar is inserted into a bottom side of a frame, and a lower cover is attached to the frame from the bottom side, thereby capturing the busbar between the frame and the lower cover. Integrating the protector plate into the lower cover eliminates a molding process, an assembly process, and adds structural integrity to the lower cover without the addition of extra structural support members, thereby reducing material use and the weight of the assembled device.

Abstract: A connection structure for a screw block, wherein a screw member and a bus bar are disposed in one side of an insulative screw block body, a power supply circuit is screw-connected to the bus bar by the screw member, a terminal portion of the bus bar is housed in an internal space of the screw block body, a wire-equipped terminal for power supply distribution is housed in the internal space from another side of the screw block body, and the wire-equipped terminal and the terminal portion of the bus bar are connected to each other, is provided.

Abstract: Presented herein are an interconnect and method for forming the same, the method comprising forming an interconnect on a mounting surface of a mounting pad disposed on a first surface of a first substrate, the interconnect comprising a conductive material, optionally solder or metal, the interconnect avoiding the sides of the mounting pad. A molding compound is applied to the first surface of the first substrate and molded around the interconnect to covering at least a lower portion of the interconnect and a second substrate may be mounted on the interconnect. The interconnect may comprise an interconnect material disposed between a first and second substrate and a molding compound disposed on a surface of the first substrate, and exposing a portion of the interconnect. A sidewall of the interconnect material contacts the mounting pad at an angle less than about 30 degrees from a plane perpendicular to the first substrate.

Abstract: A method for processing a target object includes arranging a first electrode and a second electrode for supporting the target object in parallel to each other in a processing chamber and processing the target object supported by the second electrode by using a plasma of a processing gas supplied into the processing chamber, the plasma being generated between the first electrode and the second electrode by applying a high frequency power between the first electrode and the second electrode. The target object includes an organic film and a photoresist layer formed on the organic film. The processing gas contains H2 gas, and the organic film is etched by a plasma containing H2 by using the photoresist layer as a mask while applying a negative DC voltage to the first electrode.

Abstract: A power terminal block that accommodates busbars with various lengths and terminal positions is provided. The power terminal block includes a pair of insulators and a busbar. Each insulator includes a base, a shelf, and an insulating partition. The shelf is coupled to the base and is configured with a busbar mounting stud. The insulating partition is coupled to the base and the shelf. The busbar is configured to attach to the busbar mounting stud in each insulator. The insulators are spaced apart at a predetermined distance to receive a busbar of any length.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a bus bar having a plate-shaped main body, a wire connection projecting from the edge of one end of the main body, a tuning fork shaped first terminal projecting from the edge of the other end thereof and including a groove in which a terminal of electronic components is pressed, second terminal projecting from the edge, and third terminal projecting from the edge. The second and third terminals are arranged so that the first terminal is positioned between the second and third terminals. The second terminal projects from the main body longer than the first terminal, and the third terminal projects from the main body shorter than the first terminal. Further, the tip of the first terminal is positioned on the inside of a virtual starlight line P connecting the tip of the second terminal with the tip of the third terminal.

Abstract: A plug style connector has an outer connector housing with an internal passage which accommodates a cable assembly. A plurality of multi-wire cables extend through a wire organizer that arranges the cables in a preselected arrangement. Exposed free ends of the conductors of the wires are terminated to multiple circuit boards which are separated in a preselected spacing by a spacer member. The spacer member and wire organizer have flat opposing surfaces that define boundaries of a body portion formed by the application of a hot melt to the cables, the hot melt adheres to the wire organizer and the spacer to hold the cable wires and their associated circuit boards in place for correct insertion into the connector housing.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes an insulating housing defining an uninterrupted tongue portion with opposite first surface and second surface and a plurality of contacts loaded in the tongue portion. The first surface defines at least one rib. The plurality of contacts includes a first group of contacts with contacting portions loaded in the first surface at one side of the at least one rib, a second group of contacts with contacting portions loaded in the first surface at another side of the rib and a third group of contacts with contacting portions loaded in the second surface opposite to the at least one rib. Each of the second and third group of contacts is composed of signal contacts and grounding contacts. The grounding contacts of each group unitarily connect with each other by a connecting bar at front distal ends thereof.

Abstract: A joint connector includes a bus bar and a housing. The bus bar juxtaposes plural tab pieces to be connected to mating terminals. The housing has a bus bar accommodating part accommodating the bus bar, and includes plural terminal receiving chambers for receiving the mating terminals. The housing is formed with plural continuity check holes at a back end of the housing so as to expose a back end of the bus bar. In a case where the plural bus bars are accommodated in the bus bar receiving parts, at least one of the continuity check holes is positioned between the adjacent bus bars, and the at least one of the continuity check holes is formed in a resin-sealed part filled with an insulating resin material.

Abstract: A buss bar strip for mounting to a solar panel to electrically connect to a series of electrical lines extending from solar cells. The buss bar strip can include a thin elongate flat flexible strip of insulative material having a longitudinal length. A predetermined pattern of elongate conductors can be longitudinally disposed on the insulative strip in at least two rows along the longitudinal length and electrically isolated from each other. Each conductor can have a predetermined position, length, and spacing from each other on the insulative strip for laterally electrically connecting to selected electrical lines from the solar cells at lateral electrical connection points located along the length of the conductor on exposed surfaces on the conductor.

Abstract: The invention relates to a potential distribution system for motor vehicles, which makes provision for a reserve on contact bars of an excess number of connection possibilities for further outlets. The connection possibilities which are not required can be closed off with a blanking plug and the connection possibilities which are required are brought in contact by means of an intermediate element, wherein the intermediate element can be designed as a fuse box or as an intermediate plug with integrated fuses.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes an insulative housing, a plurality of terminals and a pair of board locks retained in the housing. The insulative housing defines a mating surface, a mounting surface opposite to the mating surface, a plurality of passageways penetrating through the mating surface and a pair of slots penetrating through the mounting face and a first side face of the insulative housing. The terminals are received in the passageways. The board locks are secured in the corresponding slots of the insulative housing. Each board lock includes a retention portion and a lock tail extending from the retention portion beyond the mounting face. The insulative housing further defines a pair of block portions unitarily protruding from the first side face adjacent to the corresponding slots, and each board lock includes a retaining portion abutting against the corresponding block portion on a face opposite to the mounting face.

Abstract: A joint connector has a housing (20) and cavities (21) penetrate the housing (20) in forward and backward directions. Female terminals (11) connected to ends of wires (10) are insertable into the cavities (21) from behind and locking lances (22) in the respective cavities (21) retain the female terminals (11). Jig insertion grooves (30) are formed in the front surface of the housing (20) and can receive a jig (80) to displace the locking lance (22) in an unlocking direction. A joint terminal (50) to be mounted in the housing (20) and formed such that a bracket (52) to be mounted on a grounding portion is connected with the rear edge of a male terminal (51) in which male terminals (55) insertable into the respective cavities (21) from front are connected side by side.

Abstract: A joint part which allows connection work to be easily performed and a wiring harness using the same. A joint part A has a housing (60) including a first joint portion (10) arranged to make a concurrent connection of ends of electric wires drawn from positive terminals of a plurality of igniters (3) and positive terminals of a plurality of injectors (4) and an end of an electric wire drawn from a positive terminal of a power supply (5) for the igniters (3) and the injectors (4), a second joint portion (20) arranged to make a concurrent connection of ends of electric wires drawn from negative terminals of the igniters (3), and a ground terminal (40) to which the first joint portion (10) is connected via a noise filter (50), and the second joint portion (20) is directly connected.

Abstract: A terminal connector assembly is provided for an electrical switching apparatus, such as a circuit breaker. The terminal connector assembly includes an electrically conductive member having opposing connecting and terminal portions, and a housing having a divider. The connecting portion is electrically connected to a power conductor of the circuit breaker. The divider includes first and second sides and an aperture extending therebetween. A plurality of walls extend perpendicularly outwardly from the first side of the divider to form a cavity, and a plurality of projections extend outwardly from the second side of the divider to engage and align the housing and the electrically conductive member with respect to the molded casing of the circuit breaker. The connecting portion of the electrically conductive member extends through the aperture of the divider and outside of the housing. The remainder of the electrically conductive member is disposed within the cavity.

Abstract: A wiring device assembly with one or more electrical contacts having respective contact stabilizing assemblies which are operable to rigidly hold the electrical contacts in a device housing. The contact stabilizing assemblies prevent the contacts from becoming displaced within the housing under vibrational, rotational and other stresses. The contact stabilizing assemblies are connected to the electrical contacts and fit in housing channels specifically shaped to accommodate the stabilizing assemblies.

Abstract: A push-in wire connector has an improved busbar suitable for use with either solid or stranded wire. The connector has a housing with a hollow interior. At least two openings in the housing provide access to the interior for the ends of wires inserted into the connector. A busbar is mounted in the housing The busbar defines at least two wire-crossing axes extending from an entry edge to an exit edge and a thickness between a top face and a bottom face. The busbar has a wire-receiving pocket extending below the top face on each of the wire-crossing axes and a wire-engaging protrusion extending above the top face on each of the wire-crossing axes.

Abstract: A push-in wire connector has an improved busbar suitable for use with either solid or stranded wire. The connector has a housing with a hollow interior. At least two openings in the housing provide access to the interior for the ends of wires inserted into the connector. A busbar is mounted in the housing The busbar defines at least two wire-crossing axes extending from an entry edge to an exit edge and a thickness between a top face and a bottom face. The busbar has a wire-receiving pocket extending below the top face on each of the wire-crossing axes and a wire-engaging protrusion extending above the top face on each of the wire-crossing axes.

Abstract: A push-in wire connector has an improved busbar suitable for use with either solid or stranded wire. The connector has a housing with a hollow interior. At least two openings in the housing provide access to the interior for the ends of wires inserted into the connector. A busbar is mounted in the housing. The busbar defines at least two wire-crossing axes extending from an entry edge to an exit edge and a thickness between a top face and a bottom face. The busbar has a wire-receiving pocket extending below the top face on each of the wire-crossing axes and a wire-engaging protrusion extending above the top face on each of the wire-crossing axes.

Abstract: A push-in wire connector has enclosure made of left and right housings. Each housing has a wire entry port and a wire receptacle box aligned with the port of the other housing. The wire entry ports face in opposite directions. A terminal is mounted in the housing and includes a busbar which is tangentially mounted to both wire ports. A spring member has spring fingers for biasing inserted conductors into engagement with opposite sides of the busbar.

Abstract: A multi-contact electrical connector wafer includes an insulating base and at least one bay on a first side of the base. A conductor is associated with the at least one bay and the conductor is adapted to contact a corresponding mating element. The wafer further includes a loading beam adapted to bias the first conductor toward the corresponding mating element upon deflection of the beam. A connector may be formed with a conductive component disposed in a connector housing defining a receptacle opening. The conductive component is arranged in the housing in a manner to allow the conductive component to move relative to the housing. As such, the connector can accommodate a mating connector of a first thickness or a mating connector of a second, different thickness. The connector may also be adapted to accommodate a mating connector that is inserted into the receptacle in a manner that is not collinear with respect to the receptacle.

Abstract: A multi-contact electrical connector wafer includes an insulating base and at least one bay on a first side of the base. A conductor is associated with the at least one bay and the conductor is adapted to contact a corresponding mating element. The wafer further includes a loading beam adapted to bias the first conductor toward the corresponding mating element upon deflection of the beam. A connector may be formed with a conductive component disposed in a connector housing defining a receptacle opening. The conductive component is arranged in the housing in a manner to allow the conductive component to move relative to the housing. As such, the connector can accommodate a mating connector of a first thickness or a mating connector of a second, different thickness. The connector may also be adapted to accommodate a mating connector that is inserted into the receptacle in a manner that is not collinear with respect to the receptacle.

Abstract: A neutral connection arrangement for use with a pair of aligned transfer switch assemblies of an electrical panel. The first transfer switch assembly is operable to regulate electrical connection of a neutral conductor of a utility service, and the second transfer switch assembly is operable to connect a neutral conductor of a generator. The neutral connection arrangement may be in the form of a neutral bracket apparatus that includes a bracket having a first mount member, a second mount member, and a third mount member. The first mount member is attached at the first neutral bus of the electrical panel, and the second mount member is attached at the second neutral bus of the electrical panel located opposite the first neutral bus. An elongated body portion electrically connects the first and second mount members. The third mount member is generally U-shaped and extends from the elongated body portion for electrical connection to the first and second transfer switch assemblies.

Abstract: A sealed power distribution module includes a nonconductive body defining a terminal receptacle, a barrier seal engaged to and surrounding the body adjacent the receptacle on an exterior surface of the body, a terminal element grid fitted within the receptacle, and provisions for installing commercially available sealed terminals to complete the wiring. The grid is engaged to the body at a location interior to the barrier seal. The power distribution module may also include one or more bus bar assemblies oriented such that simultaneous switching of relay packages is possible.

Abstract: A socket connector comprises a dielectric housing, a conductive contact, and a pickup. The dielectric housing comprising a first sidewall, a opposed second sidewall, and an endwall which connecting said first and second sidewalls and further defines an opening therein; Said conductive contact received in said dielectric housing and having a pair of resilient contacting sections extending between said sidewalls; Said lock-up releasably secured in said opening of said dielectric housing and compressing said pair of contacting sections of conductive contact toward each other. When dismount the backlight, the operator can see the conductive portion of the backlight and the contacting section of the conductive contact, and there is a large operating space for conveniently mounting and dismounting the lock-up.

Abstract: In a terminal for a rotating armature, each of bus rings (A-C) is structured such that each of ring main bodies is formed as a plate shape included in a plane orthogonal to an axial direction thereof, and has a plate-shaped piece folded in a direction along the axial direction from one end in a peripheral direction of each of the ring main bodies, the plate-shaped piece of each of the bus rings (A-C) protrudes from a resin portion, and a leading end side portion of the plate-shaped piece is formed as a weld connection portion to each of connection terminals of a coupler.

Abstract: A lead assembly includes a ring component having mechanical coupling features, and at least one polymer component mechanically coupled with the mechanical coupling features of the ring component. Elongate tubing is disposed over the polymer component and is secured with the polymer component.

Abstract: A circuit board connector has a fixing member (20; 32; 42; 52) for a housing (10) on a circuit board (K). Engaging portions (24) of the fixing member (20; 32; 42; 52) are bent to increase the areas of engaging surfaces (25) in the thickness direction (TD). Thus, contact areas between the engaging portions (24) and restricting surfaces (14) of the housing (10) increase, and forces acting on the contact surfaces are distributed. Accordingly, even if large separating forces repeatedly act on a housing (10), damage and to the engaging portions (24) and restricting surfaces (14) can be prevented.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a power distribution panel in which a plurality of loads is connected to an incoming power source. The power distribution panel comprises an input terminal connecting with an incoming power line; a common line extending from the input terminal; a plurality of introduction lines furcating from the common line in parallel; connecting means connecting with different load sides, such as a circuit breaker; and a terminal body comprising a central slot in which the common line is built, a plurality of side slots in which the respective introduction lines are built, an insulation block projectingly formed on the sides of the terminal body, and an identification block for identifying the output terminals of unit source out of the plurality of parallel-connected output terminals. According to the present invention, the input power can be distributed to the load sides conveniently, and a user can flexibly design the electrical stability, if necessary.

Abstract: Provided herewith is a CPU socket made of composite configuration of passageways. The Socket includes an insulative housing defining an opening therein. A grid is securely assembled in the opening defining a plurality of passageways for securely receiving a contact terminal therein. The grid includes a plurality of latitudinal partitions, and a plurality of longitudinal partitions orthogonally intersected from each other so as to define the passageway across the opening.

Abstract: A power supply terminal for supplying power to a BWB, the power supply terminal including a first terminal member having a pair of engaging holes; a press fit terminal in a U-shape inserted into slits of the first terminal member and having a plurality of press fit pins formed at an end portion of the press fit terminal. The power supply terminal further includes a second terminal member having a pair of engaging projections, the second terminal member being attached to the first terminal member by engaging the engaging projections with the engaging holes; and an electronic part having a pair of plate springs joined to both end portions of the electronic part, the electronic part being attached to the second terminal member by inserting the plate springs into of the second terminal member slits, and the elastic deforming part of each of the plate springs being pressure-contacted with the press fit terminal when the second terminal member is attached to the first terminal member.

Abstract: Electrical connectors are adapted to provide a reliable electrical connection to mating elements of a mating connector. The connector can have sockets that accept mating elements of the mating connector. Conductors of the connector are associated with each socket and make electrical contact with mating elements received therein. A loading band of the connector is tensioned to provide a contact force between the conductor and the mating element when the mating connector is in the socket. Electrical connectors constructed in this manner can provide increased current density and/or a more reliable connection between the conductors and the mating element.

Abstract: A plug-in jumper for terminal blocks is provided for elastic engagement in openings in busbars and for electrical contact-making of the busbars of at least two junction and/or connecting terminals. The plug-in jumper includes a jumper bar having a bar strip and several plugs which are connected to the bar strip. Each plug has at least two contact legs located essentially parallel to one another, of which at least one is made elastic. The plug-in jumper makes it possible to electrically interconnect different busbars of different terminal blocks since the plugs have two contact areas which are located on top of one another for contact-making of two busbars of two junction and/or connecting terminals which are located next to one another, wherein the two busbars are located on a different planes.

Abstract: A removable universal terminal assembly has a molded housing that clips onto an electric power switch and two terminal members that can be alternatively installed in the molded housing to provide either a quick connect termination or a binding post termination.

Abstract: A flame-retardant shield or cap for isolating a fastener securing a high current connection to a conductor in a power distribution box (PDB) is manufactured separately from a much larger PDB cover that is not made from flame-retardant material. The cap has a closed end and sides forming an inner chamber for isolating the fastener from the cover and a surface of the PDB on which electrical components are received and mounted. The closed end and sides of the cap snap into a cup-shaped extension positioned on an underside of the cover such that when the cover is closed over the PDB an open end of the cap receives the fastener.

Abstract: A first connector includes a joint bus bar mounted in a first housing, and wire-connected first female terminals inserted respectively in terminal receiving chambers to be connected respectively to tabs of the joint bus bar. A second connector includes wire-connected second female terminals inserted respectively in terminal receiving chambers in a second housing. When the first connector and the second connector are fitted together in such a manner that the second connector is inserted into a connector fitting portion, the wire-connected second female terminals of the second connector are connected respectively to tabs of the joint bus bar.

Abstract: A watertight connector has a housing (10) with terminal fittings (11) therein. A busbar element (14) is mounted on the front of the housing (10) to short the terminal fittings (11). The busbar element (14) engages engageable portions (22; 23) formed by a mold removing space (24) in the housing (10). A rubber plug (12) and a plug holder (13) are assembled with the housing (10) by engaging locks (25) on the plug holder (13) with the housing (10). The locks (25) are inserted into the mold removing spaces (24). The locks (25) and the engageable portions (22, 23) overlap in width and/or height directions to miniaturize the watertight connector.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an exterior telephone service interface for exterior mounting at a customer's premises. The telephone service interface combines both a terminal chamber for delivery of telephone service to the customer and a splicing chamber for connection to the incoming telephone service lines into a single wall mountable unite. The combination terminal chamber and splicing chamber can accommodate a plurality of splices and terminal interfaces and reduces installation time significantly.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fuse holder (1) having an oblong, box-shaped housing (2) comprising plug-in sites for blade-type fuses accessible from one top side of the housing, as well as contact chambers (6) for individual contacts arranged below the plug-in sites in the housing, and a contact channel (7) for a current bridge (8) arranged below the plug-in sites in the housing, wherein the chambers for the individual contacts, based on the axis of the longitudinal extension, are arranged in the housing offset relative to each other and on both sides of the longitudinal axis and wherein the contact channel for the current bridge extends substantially in the zigzag form along the longitudinal axis between the chambers for the individual contacts.

Abstract: A terminal block for conductively coupling multiple pairs of electrical wires includes a deadfront cover mounted onto a non-conductive base so as to define multiple pairs of wire receiving receptacles, each pair of wire receiving receptacles being electrically connected together via a conductive bus bar. As one feature of the present invention, a conductive shunt can be disposed by means of a manually operable shunt switch to selectively contact all of the bus bars in order to discharge any current present thereon. As another feature of the present invention, a plurality of finger-safe captive screw assemblies are retained within the cover, each captive screw assembly including a screw which can be driven into a threaded bore formed in one end of a corresponding bus bar. As yet another feature of the present invention, multiple pairs of interchangeable end caps can be removably snap-fit mounted on the base to enable the terminal block to be retained onto a wide variety of different surfaces.

Abstract: An electrical connector box structure that provides external visual indication of an incompletely assembled position of a press fit bus bar. A wire crimping portion is provided on one side of a base plate of press fit bus bar, and terminals, which project from the other side of the base plate, are provided for connection to electrical components. The bus bar also includes a lock aperture that locks the bus bar into a bus bar chamber, and a stop flange formed as an outwardly bent portion located beneath the lock aperture. A flexible flange, on which a lock ridge is formed, opposes stop flange. The incomplete insertion of bus bar results in stop flange failing to move over the lock ridge, thus pressing flexible flange outward in the direction opposite to the lock ridge to provide visual indication of the incomplete insertion condition.