Low profile clip connector with integral contact support insert
US4798544A · kind A · utility
Assignee
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 23, 1987 |
| Grant date | Jan 17, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 23, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S439/912
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electrical connector comprising an electrical cable including plural electrical conductors and at least one connector body including therein plural electrical contacts having exposed contacting portions for engaging electrical leads of an external electrical device and coupling portions electrically connected at insulation displacement junctions to the conductors of the cable. The body includes an insert for supporting thereagainst the contacts in proper position and a balance forming body portion molded to at least a part of each of the insert, contacts and cable to form therewith an integral structure and securely to hold the contacts to the insert in proper position. A preferred electrical connector includes a pair of connector bodies molded to the cable at respective longitudinally spaced apart portions of the cable for engagement with respective sides of an external electrical device while resilient means interconnect the connector bodies for clip-like attachment of the connector to the electrical device.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.