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Connector assembly for mass termination

US4343085A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 18, 1980
Grant dateAug 10, 1982
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Expiry dateAug 18, 2000

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/4919
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method 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 housing has a plurality of terminal passageways therein opening onto a mating face and each passageway receives a terminal with 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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