Electrical connector with contacts at different insertion depths

Details Electrical connector with contacts at different insertion depths Electrical connector with contacts at different insertion depths

1994-12-20

1996-12-24

Abrams, Neil

Electrical connectors

With insulation other than conductor sheath

Metallic connector or contact secured to insulation

4399241, H01R 2370

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055869157

ABSTRACT:
An electric connector (1) comprises, an insulating housing (3), and contacts (7) in respective contact receiving cavities (8). The contacts (7) have respective marker surfaces (18) that align with respect to marker surfaces (21, 23) located in the staggered positions on the housing (3) to position at least one of the contacts (7) farther from a mating end (2) of the housing (3) than another of the contacts (7 ). The contacts (7) are to be inserted by engaging a straight surface of an insertion tool against their marker surfaces (18) and then impelling them along the cavities (8) until the marker surfaces (18) are aligned with respect to selected one or the other of the marker surfaces (21,23). The marker surfaces (21,23) can also serve to limit travel of the insertion tool. The contacts after such insertion are positioned in staggered rows and are retained by engagement of barbs (17) with walls of the cavities.

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