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Connector assembly for mass termination

US4243288A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 28, 1979
Grant dateJan 6, 1981
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Expiry dateJun 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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