Electrical connector assembly with terminal retainer system

Details Electrical connector assembly with terminal retainer system Electrical connector assembly with terminal retainer system

1997-12-10

1999-10-19

Bradley, Paula

Electrical connectors

With insulation other than conductor sheath

Metallic connector or contact secured to insulation

439595, H03R 13514

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059678593

ABSTRACT:
A terminal retainer system is disclosed for an electrical connector assembly. The system includes a dielectric connector housing having a plurality of terminal-receiving passages and a retainer slot adjacent the passages. A plurality of conductive terminals are insertable in an insertion direction into the terminal-receiving passages. Each terminal includes an engaging portion. A terminal retainer is insertable into the retainer slot in a direction generally parallel to the insertion direction of the terminals to a pre-load position allowing insertion of the terminals into the passages. The terminal retainer is movable in a direction transverse to the insertion direction of the terminals from the pre-load position to a retaining position in engagement with the engaging portions of the terminals to retain the terminals in the passages.

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