Cable connector assembly with a shunting bar for short-circuiting
US6024597A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 26, 1997 |
| Grant date | Feb 15, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 26, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/562
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electrical cable connector assembly (10) includes an insulator (16) defining a plurality of receiving passageways (18, 20) therein for receiving a corresponding number of contacts (22, 24) therein wherein each contact has an IDC termination end (40) for engagement with the corresponding wire (46). A shunting device (60) includes a unitary body with fork-like piercing lances (68) thereon for engagement with the selective contacts. A pair of spacers (48, 50) are disposed on the upper and lower surfaces (21, 23) of the insulator (16) to providing a plurality of troughs (52) for receiving the corresponding wires (46) therein. A pair of metal shields (82, 84) are attached to the exterior of the spacers (48, 50). A pair of covers (90, 91) are respectively positioned on the exterior of the corresponding metal shields (82, 84) for protection and fastening the internal parts therein. A front shell (76) and an associated attachment housing (70) are fastened to a front portion of the insulator (16) for defining a mating end of the connector assembly (10). A strain relief (102) is assembled to the rear end of the covers (90, 91) for preventing improper undesired impact upon connection betwe…
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