Patent · US Expired

Modular connector

US7134917B2 · kind B2 · utility

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2Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 4, 2004
Grant dateNov 14, 2006
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Expiry dateNov 4, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S439/941
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A modular connector (100) includes an insulative housing (1) defining a chamber (10). A terminal module insert (3) is fixedly received in the chamber and defines a plurality of passageways (330) therein. A plurality of terminals (34) are received in the passageways of the insert. Each terminal includes a mounting end (341), a fixing portion (342) engaging with a corresponding passageway of the insert and a mating end (344) downwardly and rearwardly extending from the fixing portion for engaging with a contact of a mating connector in a front-to-rear direction. The terminals have positioning portions at the fixing portions. The positioning portions are oriented perpendicularly to the front-to-rear direction.

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