Connector switching mechanism with improved cap retention

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1998-07-31

2000-07-04

Stephan, Steven L.

Electrical connectors

With selectable circuit, e.g., plug board

Including three or more contacts adapted to be selectively...

439507, H01R 2900

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060830115

ABSTRACT:
A tool-less insulation displacement connector block for selectively routing wiring connections contains a first terminal strip, a second terminal strip and a third terminal strip which are disposed on the connector block. The first terminal strip has a first wire receiving terminal which is electrically connected to a first output connector. The second terminal strip has a second wire receiving terminal which is electrically connected to a second output connector. Similarly, the third terminal strip has a third wire receiving terminal which is electrically connected to a third output connector. The connector block also contains a unitary cap which encapsulates the first, second and third output connectors. The cap has a bridging device which can be used for selectively connecting either the first output connector or the third output connector to the second output connector thereby establishing an electrical connection between the second wire receiving terminal and the selected output connector.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4913663 (1990-04-01), Siemon et al.
patent: 5235638 (1993-08-01), Dondero
patent: 5412715 (1995-05-01), Volpe
patent: 5478244 (1995-12-01), Maue et al.

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