EP0221137A1 - Connector with wire receiving slot. - Google Patents

Connector with wire receiving slot.

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Publication number
EP0221137A1
EP0221137A1 EP19860903016 EP86903016A EP0221137A1 EP 0221137 A1 EP0221137 A1 EP 0221137A1 EP 19860903016 EP19860903016 EP 19860903016 EP 86903016 A EP86903016 A EP 86903016A EP 0221137 A1 EP0221137 A1 EP 0221137A1
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Prior art keywords
slot
wire
receiving slot
lugs
wire receiving
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German (de)
French (fr)
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EP0221137B1 (en
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Herve Sarat
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TE Connectivity Corp
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AMP Inc
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R4/00—Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one another; Means for effecting or maintaining such contact; Electrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation
    • H01R4/24—Connections using contact members penetrating or cutting insulation or cable strands
    • H01R4/2416—Connections using contact members penetrating or cutting insulation or cable strands the contact members having insulation-cutting edges, e.g. of tuning fork type
    • H01R4/2445—Connections using contact members penetrating or cutting insulation or cable strands the contact members having insulation-cutting edges, e.g. of tuning fork type the contact members having additional means acting on the insulation or the wire, e.g. additional insulation penetrating means, strain relief means or wire cutting knives
    • H01R4/2466—Connections using contact members penetrating or cutting insulation or cable strands the contact members having insulation-cutting edges, e.g. of tuning fork type the contact members having additional means acting on the insulation or the wire, e.g. additional insulation penetrating means, strain relief means or wire cutting knives the contact members having a channel-shaped part, the opposite sidewalls of which comprise insulation-cutting means

Definitions

  • the invention relates to electrical connectors of the type having a wire connecting portion providing a slot which receives a wire in an interference fit thereby to penetrate any insulation on the wire and establish permanent electrical connection to the wire core.
  • the wire connecting portions prefferably be made of sheet metal stock formed into channel section , axial extensions of the channel wails being bent inwardly towards each other across the channel base transversely of channel axis so that their free, opposed ends define between them the wire receiving slots.
  • wire connecting portion is made from thin metal stock, it may be desirable to support the extensions to obviate the possibility of distortion or collapse by wire insertion .
  • the channel base is formed with a transverse stop surface extending across the wire receiving slot to prevent a wire inserted in the slot from escaping from the slot by passage between a lower end of the axial extensions and the base.
  • the stop surface is formed by edges of a slot in the base extending below the extensions which are provided with lugs which are trapped in the slot, opposed edges of the lugs defining a continuation of the wire receiving slot.
  • Figure 1 is a perspective view of the connector
  • Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 2-2 of Figure 1 ;
  • Figure 3 is a fragmentary underplan of the connector.
  • the connector is stamped and formed from a single piece of sheet metal stock and comprises a conventional tab receptacle contact portion 11 extending from a wire connecting portion 12 and a crimping portion 13.
  • the wire connecting portion 12 is of channel section, opposite sidewalls 14, 14' of which are bent up from a base wall 15 and provided at opposite axial ends with axial extensions 16,16' and 17, 17' respectively which are bent inwardly towards each other across the basewall so that their free, opposed ends define between them wire receiving slots 18 and 19, respectively.
  • Lugs 21 , 21' extend form the bottom edges of the respectively extensions 16, 16' and are trapped in a slot 22 which extends transversely across the base wall 15 , opposed edges of the lugs 21 , 21' providing a continuation of the wire receiving slot.
  • a wire can be inserted completely along the slot 18 until it abuts against the base wall 15 where the slot edges will prevent any wire strands escaping from the slot.
  • the integrity of the connector may be improved.

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  • Multi-Conductor Connections (AREA)
  • Connections By Means Of Piercing Elements, Nuts, Or Screws (AREA)
  • Details Of Connecting Devices For Male And Female Coupling (AREA)

Abstract

Un connecteur électrique comprend une partie (12) de connexion de fil en une plaque métallique façonnée pour former une section de canal. Les parois du canal sont pourvues de protubérances axiales (16, 16') pliées vers l'intérieur, l'une vers l'autre, de sorte que leurs bords libres et opposés définissent entre eux une fente (18) réceptrice de fil. Des ergots (21, 21') formés sur des protubérances respectives (16, 16') définissent entre eux un prolongement de la fente (18). La base comprend une fente (22) où des ergots (21, 21') sont serrés, de sorte que les bords opposés de la fente (22) forment une surface d'arrêt qui traverse la fente réceptrice (18) de fil pour y serrer le fil.An electrical connector includes a wire connection portion (12) of a metal plate shaped to form a channel section. The walls of the channel are provided with axial protuberances (16, 16 ') folded inwards, towards one another, so that their free and opposite edges define between them a slot (18) for receiving wire. Lugs (21, 21 ') formed on respective protrusions (16, 16') define between them an extension of the slot (18). The base includes a slot (22) where lugs (21, 21 ') are clamped so that the opposite edges of the slot (22) form a stop surface which passes through the thread receiving slot (18) for y tighten the wire.

Description

CONNECTOR WITH WIRE RECEIVI NG SLOT
The invention relates to electrical connectors of the type having a wire connecting portion providing a slot which receives a wire in an interference fit thereby to penetrate any insulation on the wire and establish permanent electrical connection to the wire core.
It is well known , in connectors of this type, for the wire connecting portions to be made of sheet metal stock formed into channel section , axial extensions of the channel wails being bent inwardly towards each other across the channel base transversely of channel axis so that their free, opposed ends define between them the wire receiving slots.
However, problems may arise particularly with the use of stranded or fine wires which may escape from the slot into any clearance between the axial extensions and the base with deterioration or loss of the electrical connection .
In addition , where the wire connecting portion is made from thin metal stock, it may be desirable to support the extensions to obviate the possibility of distortion or collapse by wire insertion .
In a connector according to the invention , the channel base is formed with a transverse stop surface extending across the wire receiving slot to prevent a wire inserted in the slot from escaping from the slot by passage between a lower end of the axial extensions and the base.
More specifically , the stop surface is formed by edges of a slot in the base extending below the extensions which are provided with lugs which are trapped in the slot, opposed edges of the lugs defining a continuation of the wire receiving slot.
Individual strands of wire may therefore be pushed to the bottom of the wire receiving slot into abutment with the base which will prevent their escape from the slot and ensure a reliable permanent electrical connection .
An example of an electrical connector according to the invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings in which : Figure 1 is a perspective view of the connector;
Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 2-2 of Figure 1 ; and,
Figure 3 is a fragmentary underplan of the connector.
The connector is stamped and formed from a single piece of sheet metal stock and comprises a conventional tab receptacle contact portion 11 extending from a wire connecting portion 12 and a crimping portion 13.
The wire connecting portion 12 is of channel section, opposite sidewalls 14, 14' of which are bent up from a base wall 15 and provided at opposite axial ends with axial extensions 16,16' and 17, 17' respectively which are bent inwardly towards each other across the basewall so that their free, opposed ends define between them wire receiving slots 18 and 19, respectively.
Lugs 21 , 21' extend form the bottom edges of the respectively extensions 16, 16' and are trapped in a slot 22 which extends transversely across the base wall 15 , opposed edges of the lugs 21 , 21' providing a continuation of the wire receiving slot.
In use of the connector, a wire can be inserted completely along the slot 18 until it abuts against the base wall 15 where the slot edges will prevent any wire strands escaping from the slot. In addition , as the lugs are trapped in the slot, the integrity of the connector may be improved.

Claims

-3-CLAIMS
1. An electrical connector having a wire connecting portion (12) of sheet metal formed into channel section, the channel walls (14, 14') being provided with axial extensions (16, 16') bent inwardly towards each other across the channel base (15) so that their free, opposed edges define between them a wire receiving slot (18) characterized in that, the base (15) is formed with a wire stop surface (20) extending across the wire receiving slot (18).
2. An electrical connector according to claim 1 characterized in that, the stop surface (20) is formed by edges of a slot (22) in the base (15) and the extensions. (16, 16') are provided with respective lugs (21, 21') trapped in the slot (22), opposed edges of which lugs (21, 21') define a continuation of the wire receiving slot (18).
EP19860903016 1985-04-30 1986-04-22 Connector with wire receiving slot Expired - Lifetime EP0221137B1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
FR8506559 1985-04-30
FR8506559A FR2581259B1 (en) 1985-04-30 1985-04-30 ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR WITH WIRE RECEPTION SLOT

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EP0221137A1 true EP0221137A1 (en) 1987-05-13
EP0221137B1 EP0221137B1 (en) 1991-11-21

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DE (1) DE3682566D1 (en)
FR (1) FR2581259B1 (en)
WO (1) WO1986006552A1 (en)

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FR2604565B1 (en) * 1986-09-30 1990-02-09 Amp France ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR AND TERMINAL FOR THIS CONNECTOR
FR2656469B1 (en) * 1989-12-27 1994-04-08 Francelco ELECTRIC CONTACT TERMINAL AND CONNECTOR INCLUDING APPLICATION.
FR2675953B1 (en) * 1991-04-26 1993-07-02 Entrelec Sa CONNECTION ARRANGEMENT FOR ELECTRIC WIRES AND CONNECTION PIECE FOR SUCH AN ARRANGEMENT.
JP3225861B2 (en) * 1996-12-02 2001-11-05 住友電装株式会社 Terminal fitting
US6296513B1 (en) 2000-05-17 2001-10-02 Tyco Electronics Amp, K.K. Electrical terminal for terminating at least two wires therein
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FR2412962A1 (en) * 1977-12-22 1979-07-20 Socapex CONTACT ELEMENT FOR SELF-STRIPPING CONNECTOR, AND CONNECTOR EQUIPPED WITH SUCH A CONTACT ELEMENT

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WO1986006552A1 (en) 1986-11-06
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DE3682566D1 (en) 1992-01-02
FR2581259A1 (en) 1986-10-31

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