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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 20, 2006
Filed:
Feb. 25, 2005
Brian J. Coyle, Orchard Park, NY (US);
Frank J. Leitch, North Tonawanda, NY (US);
Robert C. Gmerek, Burt, NY (US);
Brian J. Coyle, Orchard Park, NY (US);
Frank J. Leitch, North Tonawanda, NY (US);
Robert C. Gmerek, Burt, NY (US);
Delphi Technologies, Inc., Troy, MI (US);
Abstract
An electrical connector assembly is employed for packaging an electrical component within the connector housing. The connector housing is substantially closed with an opening for receiving a mating connector along a predetermined line of insertion. First and second conductor elements are retained within the housing in spaced apart relationship. Each conductor element defines an electrical contact, which extends substantially parallel to the line of insertion for engaging mating contacts carried by the mating connector. One or more of the conductor elements define a terminal for receiving a lead from an associated electrical component. The lead receiving terminal is accessible through the housing opening. Means are provided for guiding and positioning the electrical component during the insertion process.