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Modular plug connector

US7241162B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 23, 2006
Grant dateJul 10, 2007
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Expiry dateJun 23, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R24/64
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A modular connector comprising a connector body where at least one terminal member disposed in the connector body, wherein each of the terminal members has a blade, and a contact face. A wire loader is configured for sliding engagement within the connector body. The wire loader having at least one hole corresponding to the terminal member. The hole is dimensioned therein to let an insulated wire be inserted therethrough, wherein when the wire loader is slidably disposed within the connector body, the inserted wire is positioned to be in contact with the blade so the blade is pressed into electrical communication with the at least one terminal member.

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