US Patent 8202124 Contact and receptacle assembly for a vehicle charging inlet

A contact is provided having a tubular body that defines an internal cavity. The body is configured for elastically deforming to receive a terminal within the cavity. An elongate member extends from the body. A retention tab extends from the elongate member; and includes a slot formed therein for receiving a lead of an electrical component. A circuit is also provided, which includes a pair of the contacts that are connected to the electrical component. A receptacle assembly is provided for supporting the circuit. A method is also provided for forming the contact and assembling the circuit to the receptacle assembly.