Method for assembling and electrical connector assembly for a power tool

An electrical connector assembly for a power tool, the power tool including a motor housing, and an electric motor supportable by the motor housing, said electrical connector assembly provided by a method comprising the acts of:

• providing a terminal member assembly including a plurality of electrically separable contact elements;
• mounting said terminal member assembly to the housing;
• creating an opening between adjacent ones of said plurality of electrically separable contact elements to provide at least a first electrically separated contact element and a second electrically separated contact element;
• positioning a non-conducting element between said first electrically separated contact element and said second electrically separated contact element;
• and
• electrically connecting said first electrically separated contact element and said second electrically separated contact element to the motor to provide a complete electrical circuit for the motor.

A power tool provided by a method comprising the acts of:

• providing a motor housing;
• providing an electric motor supportable by said housing and electrically connectable with a power source, said electrical motor including a field, a brush, and a switch;
• and
• providing an electrical circuit assembly provided by a method including the acts of
• providing a terminal member assembly including a plurality of electrically separable contact elements,
• mounting said terminal member assembly to said housing, and
• separating said plurality of electrically separable contact elements of said terminal member assembly to provide at least a first electrically separated contact element and a second electrically separated contact element;
• and
• electrically connecting said first electrically separated contact element between said field and said switch and said second electrically separated contact element between said field and said brush to provide a complete electrical circuit for said motor.

A power tool provided by the method comprising the acts of:

• providing a terminal member assembly including a plurality of electrically separable contact elements;
• providing an electric motor electrically connectable with a power source;
• molding said terminal member assembly within a motor housing, said housing being formed of a moldable material;
• separating at least two of said plurality of electrically separable contact elements of said terminal member assembly to provide a corresponding plurality of electrically separated contact elements;
• electrically connecting said plurality of electrically separated contact elements to said motor to provide a complete electrical circuit for said motor;
• and
• supporting an electric motor by said housing.