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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 01, 1985
Filed:
Feb. 28, 1983
Christopher L Crawford, Harrisburg, PA (US);
AMP Incorporated, Harrisburg, PA (US);
Abstract
A zero insertion force dual-in-line plug and socket assembly comprising a socket housing having spaced rows of finger-proof terminal-receiving compartments and a dual-in-line plug supported by an insulating carrier with barriers extending between and beyond respective plug leads defining a finger-proof enclosure. The dual-in-line plug assembly is receivably as a free fit between the compartment rows and the socket assembly includes a closure member having a series of cams which urge the terminals into engagement with the plug leads on movement to a closed condition. The terminals include sinuous intermediate portions to provide desired flexural characteristics.