Connector assembly for housing insulation displacement elements

Electrical connectors – Contact comprising cutter – Insulation cutter

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C439S409000

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07399197

ABSTRACT:
An electrical connector for terminating at least one electrical conductor comprises a housing including a cavity for receiving at least a first IDC element, a cap including a pivot portion and a cover portion, wherein the pivot portion is pivotally mounted to the housing to allow the cap to be pivoted between an open position and a closed position, at least one recess in the pivot portion of the cap, and a cutting edge within the cavity of the housing adjacent the recess in the pivot portion of the cap.

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