Multi-contact connectors for closely spaced conductors
US4428636A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 5, 1981 |
| Grant date | Jan 31, 1984 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 5, 2001 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R4/24
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Preloaded electrical connector receptacle has contact receiving cavities extending into one of its sidewalls. A recess extends from each cavity to the mating face and an opening is provided in the hood which communicates with the recesses. Flat stamped terminals are partially inserted into the cavities and have insulation piercing tangs which engage conductors inserted into a conductor receiving opening that extends inwardly from the rearward face of the housing. The terminals are connected to the conductors by fully inserting the terminals into their cavities. The terminals have cantilever spring arms extending through the recesses and into the openings in the hood. The ends of the arms engage terminals in a complementary plug when the plug is coupled to the receptacle.
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