| 摘要 |
<p>A relay connector for connecting together two free ends of flat flexible cable (FFC) is provided with an insulative housing that has a body portion with two open ends that receive free ends of the FFC. The housing includes a terminal assembly disposed in its mid-section and this terminal assembly includes a base with terminals embedded therein. The terminals extend length-wise through the base and have their body portions held by the terminal assembly base so that free ends of the terminals are free to deflect under pressure. The terminals are formed so that their free ends extend at a slight upward angle. A sheet of a thermoplastic adhesive is interposed between the terminal assembly and the housing. Free ends of the FFC are pressed into alignment with the terminal ends under heat and pressure so that the adhesive becomes plastic and flows between the terminals into contact with the FFC. Once the adhesive cools and solidifies, the two free ends of the FFC are connected together.</p> |
