US Patent 7264518 Electrical contact including integral stop member

An electrical contact is provided. An embodiment of the electrical contact includes a bottom member, a pair of side walls and a tongue. The bottom member includes a first portion and a second potion and also defines a horizontal plane. The pair of sides walls extend away from the bottom member. The pair of side walls define an opening therebetween which is located above the second portion of the bottom member. The tongue extends at an angle with respect to the horizontal plane. A wire is insertable into the electrical contact from the first portion of the bottom member and a post or conductor is insertable into the opening. At least a portion of the tongue helps maintain at least a portion of the post at least partially within the electrical contact. The electrical contact may also include a fold and a stop member.