Connector assembly

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1996-07-25

2000-10-31

Paumen, Gary

Electrical connectors

With insulation other than conductor sheath

Metallic connector or contact secured to insulation

H01R 13514

Patent

active

061393746

ABSTRACT:
A connector assembly having a male connector body engagable with a female connector body. At least one female terminal is mounted in one of the connector bodies and the terminal includes a contact portion having a generally cylindrical shape with opposing ends and a plurality of contact beams extending between the ends to define a reduced effective diameter located between the ends. The assembly also includes a preassembled terminal position assurance mechanism, which for providing an indicia of whether the terminal is fully seated within the connector body, and a preassembled connector position assurance mechanism, which provides an indicia of whether the connector bodies are fully engaged with one another.

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