CONNECTION MODULE

摘要

A connection module (10) including a base including a forward of points (22, 24) located in a forward plane and a rearward set of points located in a rearward plane, the forward and rearward planes defining a junction therebetween. The connection module (10) further includes a cable (14) including a plurality of contacts (32) located thereon, each contact (32) being shaped and located to engage one of the points (22, 24). The connection module (10) has a backing element (12) including a piece of sheet-like material (34), a set of contact protrusions (40) on the piece of material (34), and at least one stiffening element (54) on the piece of material (34). Each of the contact protrusions (40) is shaped and located to engage the cable (14) and urge one of the contacts (32) into engagement with one of the points (22, 24). The stiffening element (54) is generally aligned with the junction when the contact protrusions (40) engage the cable (14) and urge the contacts (32) into engagement with one of the points (22, 24).