Insulation displacement connector system and apparatus
US8062058B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 21, 2010 |
| Grant date | Nov 22, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 21, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/6658
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electrical connector has a plurality of insulation displacement connectors (IDCs) grouped together by an injection-molded, plastic bridge. The bridge integrates the IDCs permitting easier handling and assembly with other electrical elements, such as by inserting projections from the IDCs into vias of a printed circuit board. The bridge results in a strengthened IDC group structure and facilitates interaction with an assembly tool, thereby allowing smaller IDCs and diminishing cross-talk. The IDC group may be utilized with a mating IDC cover having resilient members which resiliently supports and shields the IDCs and an attached circuit. The IDC groups may be utilized in fabricating a connector, such as a CAT 6 connector.
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