Molded electrical connector insert

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1976-10-01

1982-11-09

Desmond, Eugene F.

Geometrical instruments

339 59M, H01R 448

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043581790

ABSTRACT:
A one piece insert (10) for retaining a plurality of electrical contacts (20) in an electrical connector. The insert (10) includes a plurality of bores or passageways (15) having integral with the insert means for retaining a contact within each of the insert passages. The integral means for retaining a contact (20) includes a plurality of radially deflectable contact retaining fingers (11) adjacent a plurality of ribs (16). Shoulders (17) on the ribs (16) and the free ends (12) of the retention fingers (11) engage forwardly and rearwardly facing shoulders (21, 22) on a contact, thereby captivating a portion (25) of the contact within the insert. The radially deflectable fingers (11) in the insert allow a contact to be inserted and removed from one end of an electrical connector.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3165369 (1965-01-01), Maston
patent: 3368185 (1968-02-01), Dell
patent: 3727172 (1973-04-01), Clark
patent: 3971613 (1976-07-01), Kobler

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