| 摘要 |
A step connector assembly for establishing electrical connections between electrical components located at different levels, and a method for manufacturing the step connector assembly. The connector assembly is stepped such that the ends of the connector assembly are at different levels. The components of the assembly include a plurality of electrical connectors, and a plastic body that anchors the connectors and gives structure to the assembly. Each connector is formed with sequentially a base, a knee, and a footing. Due to a bend in the knees of the connectors, the footings are stepped to a different level than the bases of the connectors. The plastic body is formed with a shoulder. To join the connectors with the plastic body, a portion of the plastic body is formed around the base sections of the connectors. After the body is formed around the connectors, the connectors are pulled into the body until abutments on the connectors are embedded into the body, thereby anchoring the connectors into the body. As a result of the pulling of the connectors, the knees of the connectors are located adjacent the shoulder of the body. Further, the knees of the connectors are cantilevered from the body, which allows the connectors to be deflected for easy replacement of components.
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