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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 29, 2002
Filed:
Jun. 06, 2001
Kuo-Hua Chih, Tu-Chen, TW;
Jen Jou Chang, Yung-Ho, TW;
Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co., Ltd., Taipei Hsien, TW;
Abstract
A cable connector assembly ( ) includes a connector ( ) including an insulating housing ( ) and a plurality of terminals ( ), a cable assembly ( ) including a plurality of wires each having an exposed conductor ( ), and a connection mechanism ( ) including a base ( ) positioning the wires with a first portion ( ) and a second portion ( ) and a clip ( ). The terminals ( ) each define an engaging portion ( ) and a mating portion ( ) and are received in passageways ( ) defined in the insulating housing ( ) of the connector ( ). The first portion ( ) has a plurality of spacers ( ) and protrusions ( ) thereon to pre-position the wires of the cable assembly ( ). The second portion ( ) has a plurality of slots ( ) for receiving the engaging portions ( ) to engage with the exposed conductors ( ) therein. The clip ( ) has a plurality of protruding ends ( ) to clamp the cable assembly on the base ( ) firmly.