Modular connector
US6443775B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 2, 2001 |
| Grant date | Sep 3, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 2, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R24/62
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A modular connector of the present invention comprises an insulative housing, at least two terminal modules, a shell for enclosing the insulative housing and indicating devices. The insulative housing defines at least two mating cavities in a front portion and at least two insert openings in a bottom wall thereof. The terminal modules each comprise a plurality of contacts injection molded in a spacer thereof and are inserted into the insert openings from a bottom side of the insulative housing. The indicating devices are received in first receiving grooves defined in the insulative housing for signaling circuit transmission. The shell encloses the insulative housing while providing openings for insertion of at least two mating connectors and apertures for protrusion of the indicating devices therethrough.
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