Connector assembly for mass termination
US4243288A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 28, 1979 |
| Grant date | Jan 6, 1981 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 28, 1999 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R43/00
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A connector system is disclosed for effecting mass insulation displacing termination of a plurality of conductors by a like plurality of terminals which have been pre-loaded into a housing. The subject assembly includes a housing having a plurality of terminal passageways therein opening onto a mating face. Each passageway receives a terminal having a matable portion directed toward the mating face and an insulation displacing conductor engaging portion which lies in a rear portion of the passage having an opening to the side of the housing. The housing further includes a pair of hermaphroditic cover members which enclose the rear portion of the housing and also provide a strain relief function for the conductors when assembled on the housing.
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