Electrical connectors – Contact comprising cutter – Insulation cutter
Patent
1995-08-10
1997-03-18
Abrams, Neil
Electrical connectors
Contact comprising cutter
Insulation cutter
H01R 426
Patent
active
056117094
ABSTRACT:
A method and assembly for electrically and mechanically connecting one or more flexible conductive members, with one or more insulated wires using one or more insulation piercing terminals. The flexible conductive member may have one or more electrically conductive layers attached to a pliable backing. The insulated wire may have one or more conductors. The insulation piercing terminal provides a low impedance electrical connection between the flexible conductive member and the insulated wire, while also providing a mechanical connection between the flexible conductive member and the insulated wire which minimizes movement of the insulated wire due to any axial and/or longitudinal forces that may be applied to the insulated wire or the flexible member during manufacturing and use. The insulation piercing terminal combines one or more piercing members with an integral mechanical securing means and an electrical contact for engaging the flexible conductive member. The insulation piercing terminals, used in this method and assembly, eliminate the need to prepare either the flexible conductive member or the insulated wire prior to assembly. The method and assembly are of particular advantage to medical equipment manufacturers involved in designing and manufacturing flexible electrode type circuits, such as the return electrodes for use with electrosurgical generators or other electrodes or sensors associated with patient monitoring procedures and devices.
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Abrams Neil
Akers Lawrence C.
Biggi Brian J.
Passman Aaron
Richardson Peter C.
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