Flexible lead for a pressfit diode bridge

In a bridge rectifier assembly of the type used to convert alternating current produced by a motor vehicle alternator into direct current, the bridge rectifier assembly comprising a heat sink, a plurality of pressfit diodes installed in the heat sink, and a plurality of terminals electrically connected to the motor vehicle alternator, an improvement comprising:

• a flexible conductor having a first end and a second end, said first end of said flexible conductor being mechanically and electrically connected to a conductive connector, said second end being mechanically and electrically connected to a lead of one of said plurality of pressfit diodes, said conductive connector being electrically connected to one of said plurality of terminals to complete an electrical connection between said one of said plurality of pressfit diodes and said one of said plurality of terminals;
• and
• an insulator installed adjacent to at least one of said plurality of pressfit diodes, said insulator comprising a plurality of wings arranged over said at least one of said plurality of pressfit diodes in a manner that enhances electrical insulation between said at least one of said plurality of pressfit diodes and said heat sink.