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Electrical connector for insulated conductors

US4461528A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 19, 1982
Grant dateJul 24, 1984
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Expiry dateJan 19, 2002

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R13/506
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An electrical connector has a casing of insulating material, comprising a body and a cover which is integral with the body and pivotally connected thereto by hinge means, and a connecting blade which is projectingly carried by the cover on the inside surface thereof and which cuts through the insulation of electrical conductors laid in cradle-like housings of the body upon closure of the cover onto the body. Engagement means are provided between the body and the cover and comprise at least one guide ramp means formed on a longitudinal wall of the body and a cooperating projecting lug provided on the cover.

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