Electrical connector

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2005-03-01

2005-03-01

Ta, Tho D. (Department: 2833)

Electrical connectors

With insulation other than conductor sheath

Metallic connector or contact secured to insulation

C439S862000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06860766

ABSTRACT:
An electrical connector is disclosed which includes a plurality of contacts mounted to a housing. The contact includes a first contact portion, a body portion, and a second contact portion. The first contact portion includes a tongue and a pair of retention members. The second contact portion can be bifurcated. The housing includes a plurality of insertion openings which each communicate with a respective cavity. Each cavity includes a pair of side walls, a pair of guide fins, an aperture communicating with a first surface of the housing, a seat, a support, and a slot. The first contact portions of the contacts are retentively engaged with the housing and are disposed in the respective cavities. The electrical connector can be used in an electrical device, such as, a sensor, for example. The electrical device can be mated to another electrical component.

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