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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 23, 1996
Filed:
Nov. 17, 1993
Julio F Rodrigues, Collierville, TN (US);
Paul J Bartholomew, Memphis, TN (US);
Thomas & Betts Corporation, Memphis, TN (US);
Abstract
An electrical connector provides for the termination of discrete insulated conductors of a multi-conductor cable. The connector includes an insulative connector housing supporting plural electrical contacts having insulation displacing contact portions. A conductor holding block is movably supported by the housing with respect to the insulation displacing contact portions. The conductor holding block includes contact slots for receipt of the insulation displacing contact portions. The conductor holding block further includes passages in communication with the contact slots for receipt of the conductors. Deflectable fingers extend into the passages to provide for support of the conductors and for the accurate alignment of the conductors over the insulation displacing contact portions upon movement of the conductor holding block with respect to the electrical housing.