Insulation displacement connection connector
US6203359A · kind A · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 12, 1999 |
| Grant date | Mar 20, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 12, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/5812
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An IDC connector comprises a housing retaining a number of contacts therein, a cover assembled on the housing, and a strain relief attached to the cover. The housing forms a pair of arms at opposite ends thereof. A pair of fasteners is formed at each end of the cover for engaging with the corresponding arm of the housing. The strain relief includes an elongate body and a pair of legs extending from opposite ends of the body. Each leg has a generally U-shaped configuration including a connecting wall between the two side walls. A latch integrally and inwardly projects from an inner face of the connecting wall between the two side walls. Thus, the connection between the latch and the body is improved thereby preventing damage from being incurred on the latch.
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