Electrical connectors – With insulation other than conductor sheath – Metallic connector or contact secured to insulation
Patent
1998-08-28
1999-11-16
Bradley, Paula
Electrical connectors
With insulation other than conductor sheath
Metallic connector or contact secured to insulation
439387, H01R 1340
Patent
active
059847352
ABSTRACT:
The invention discloses an insulation displacement connector terminal having a material displacement type retention mechanism which securely retains the terminal within its cooperative housing. The terminal has at least one plow-shaped notch having a pointed tip on the body of the terminal. While the terminal is being inserted into its housing, the pointed tip pierces and peels the housing material, creating a lip, which is displaced into the notch. Upon full insertion of the terminal within its housing, the lip fills the notch, thereby securely retaining the terminal within the housing.
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Bradley Paula
Lucent Technologies - Inc.
Nguyen Truc
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