Electrical connector having displaceable sidewall terminal element

摘要

An electrical connector is disclosed having an insulation-opening contact member with at least one transversely displaceable sidewall that aligns itself parallel to both the opposing sidewall of the contact and the lateral surface of the mounting cavity of the connector. Insulation-opening protuberances extend inwardly from the displaceable sidewalls. The dielectric contact mount of the connector supports these protuberances and minimizes or prevents their lateral spreading during the connection operation.