Patent · US Expired

Cable connector

US6273745A · kind A · utility

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3References
8Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 5, 2000
Grant dateAug 14, 2001
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Expiry dateApr 5, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R4/2433
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A cable connector comprises a terminal assembly, an upper terminal cover, a lower terminal cover, a plurality of insulation displacement terminals each having an attachment member for piercing through cable, and a conductive member wherein the conductive member includes a plurality of unit bodies each having a hole matingly engaged with a corresponding attachment member of terminal. Further, a connection point is connected between two adjacent unit bodies. As such, conductive member may be divided into a plurality of units by breaking connection points. In assembly, break conductive members into units for securing on terminal covers. Secure cable on terminal covers. Engagement mechanism secures upper terminal cover, terminal assemblies, and lower terminal cover together. Attachment members of terminals pierce through cable to engage with holes of conductive member. This can provide a good electrical contact and enhance the structural strength of connector.

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