| 摘要 |
<p>This invention relates to an electrical connector assembly. Prior art electrical connector assemblies widely used for patchcord applications generally comprise a plurality of electrical contacts mounted in respective housings which are supported by a mounting plate. Each of the contacts includes a first portion for engaging a mating contact of a cooperable connector unit and a terminating portion which extends from the housing for connection to an electrical conductor. Heretofore, It has been necessary to strip the insulation from the electrical conductor so that the same may be soldered to or wrapped about the terminating portion of the contact. The termination of these contacts becomes a time consuming procedure, particularly in applications where a great number of terminations are to be made. Also, there is also the possibility of short circuits being formed between the conductors or contacts, due to the close spacing of the contacts and the lack of electrical insulation. The present invention provides an improved electrical connector assembly having an array of contacts which may be quickly electrically connected to respective electrical conductors. The present invention provides a patchcord type electrical connector assembly including an array of electrical contacts which have insulation piercing contact portions which are shielded and insulated by housing portions which have conductor receiving slots aligned with the respective insulation piercing contact portions. Each of the conductor receiving slots includes at least one recessed area for receiving and holding a conductor as a part of a strain relief mechanism.</p> |
