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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 11, 2020
Filed:
Jun. 14, 2019
Avx Corporation, Fountain Inn, SC (US);
Brent Lybrand, Fountain Inn, SC (US);
AVX Corporation, Fountain Inn, SC (US);
Abstract
This disclosure provides a method and apparatus for connecting and disconnecting various electrical components. More specifically, an apparatus that includes an electrical contact and an insulated housing. In an embodiment, the electrical contact includes a first insulation displacement contact, a second insulation displacement contact, and a motion-force portion. The motion-force portion is configured to allow the electrical contact to be actuated around a central axis and relative to the insulated housing. The first and second insulation displacement contacts allow for the electrical contact to create an electrical and mechanical connection between respective wires when the electrical contact is rotated. A rotary insulation displacement contact (IDC) junction connector allows for two wires to be reliably and safely connected in environments where space is limited.