Snap-in electrical connector

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9705296
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12915874

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A connector assembly including a connector body with a spring clip including a first free end for engaging an electrical cable received within the connector body and a second free end for engaging a side wall of an electrical box upon installation. During insertion of the connector body the second free end engages the knock-out hole perimeter and deforms so as to permit further insertion. Once the connector body is fully inserted, the spring clip cooperates with a lug on the connector body to hold the connector assembly onto the electrical box. A method of manufacturing a connector assembly via an orbital riveting process is also provided.

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BRIDGEPORT FITTINGS LLC705 LORDSHIP BOULEVARD STRATFORD CT 06615

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Smith, Lawrence J Stamford, US 109 1462

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