Electrical connectors – With insulation other than conductor sheath – Metallic connector or contact secured to insulation
Patent
1992-12-17
1994-07-05
Pirlot, David L.
Electrical connectors
With insulation other than conductor sheath
Metallic connector or contact secured to insulation
439873, 439405, H01R 1342
Patent
active
053262867
ABSTRACT:
A terminal alignment system is provided for an electrical connector assembly disclosed as an insulation displacement type connector for terminating a plurality of insulated conductors of a multi-conductor cable. The connector includes a dielectric housing having a plurality of terminal-receiving passageways for the insertion thereinto of a plurality of terminals in a given insertion direction. Each terminal includes an insulation displacement section at one end for piercing the insulation about one of the conductors, a contact section at an opposite end for mating with a mating terminal, and an intermediate securing section between the ends for securing the terminal in a respective one of the passageways. The insulation displacement section of each terminal includes a notch facing in the insertion direction. The housing includes a rib for interengagement with each notch. Therefore, upon insertion of the terminals into the passageways, the notch of each terminal engages a respective rib to accurately align the insulation displacement section of the terminal prior to termination thereof to one of the insulated conductors. The terminal notches and the housing ribs are located within the bounds of the insulation displacement sections.
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Bixler Craig
Nelson Richard A.
Cohen Charles S.
Molex Incorporated
Pirlot David L.
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