Center wire trap terminal and connector

Details Center wire trap terminal and connector Center wire trap terminal and connector

1989-07-05

1990-05-01

McGlynn, Joseph H.

Electrical connectors

Contact comprising cutter

Insulation cutter

H01R 424

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049214390

ABSTRACT:
An electrical connector assembly includes a base housing retaining terminals in housing cavities, said terminals including first cantilever spring arm portions extending along a given axis of said cavity and having second arm portion extending generally at right angles thereto; the assembly further including a cover adapted to be fitted on the housing and having internally thereof projections which cam the terminals into biting engagement with conductors inserted within the cavity as the cover projections are driven within the housing. Projections cooperate with slot means to alow the cover to be positioned in a first position allowing insertion and extraction of conductor with zero insertion and extraction forces and a second position latching the terminals into engagement therewith.

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Molex 5494 Series.

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