Connector assembly having means for penetrating the insulation a

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1999-11-23

2000-12-12

Donovan, Lincoln

Electrical connectors

Contact comprising cutter

Insulation cutter

439409, 439410, H01R 424, H01R 426, H01R 1120

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061590355

ABSTRACT:
A connector assembly for penetrating the insulation and establishing electrical connection with insulated electrical wires or conductors, thereby eliminating the need to strip the insulation away from the insulated wires, including a pair of matable housings, a pair of conductor guides, a pair of flexible piercing terminals and a pair of rotatable cams or levers, and which are all enclosed by the pair of matable housings. The unstriped insulated wires are respectively inserted into and positioned within the pair of conductor guides, where the cams are rotated inwardly such that the cams engage and squeeze the conductor guides to retain the insulated wires thereto. While the cams are being rotated, they also engage the piercing terminals such that knife ends pierce the insulated wires or conductors to establish electrical connection thereto.

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