Wire-trap electrical connector
US5083937A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 3, 1991 |
| Grant date | Jan 28, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 3, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R4/183
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electrical connector is provided of the wire-trap type. The connector includes a housing defining an interior cavity with a passage through the cavity for receiving an in-line conductor. A pair of openings are provided in the housing for receiving the stripped ends of a pair of electrical wires. A generally U-shaped terminal is disposed in the cavity of the housing and includes a pair of leg portions joined by a bight portion. The leg portions have wire-trapping distal ends in registry with the openings for deflectingly engaging and trapping the stripped ends of the electrical wires inserted into the openings. The bight portion has a terminating section in registry with the passage for termination to the in-line conductor.
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