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1335695. EMBODIMENT DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Technical Field] The present invention relates to an electrical connector component, and more particularly to an electrical connector for connecting a twisted pair cable suitable for use in a telecommunications system. In particular, the invention 5 relates to an electrical connector element for accommodating an insulation displacement connecting element, the insulation displacement connecting element being electrically connected to the electrical contact, wherein the connector element comprises a multi-function cover 'directly connected to be connected Electrical conductor. [Prior Art] 10 The cross-connect module is equipped with a plurality of electrical connectors that are used in the telecommunications industry to interconnect the central office cable with the distribution cable, which transmits the signal to the user. At the distribution point, the large logarithmic power coming out of the central computer room can be formed on the first group of connected and connected modules, and the small logarithmic wiring electrical terminals are installed side by side with the first group of cross-connect modules. On the second 15 sets of cross-connect modules, the jumper is used to connect the pair of the center room cable with the correct user line pair to implement the above circuit. Allows for changes in phone routing in the cross-connect module and tests the circuit to be formed. In some applications, the cross-connect module can also be used to connect an auxiliary communication device to a twisted pair. These operations can be simplified by using electrical connectors in the interconnected and connected modules. 1 is a perspective view of a conventionally connected and connected module having an electrical connector, which is disclosed in U.S. Patent Nos. 5,178,558, 5,281,163 and 5,5,4,654. Referring to FIG. 1, the cross-connect set 115 includes a 'end end base 126 having two covers 118, each cover having 5 1335695 five pairs of holes 135, and a plurality of electrical connector plugs 12 The electrical contacts of the connector plug pass through apertures 135 in the cover 118 to be coupled to (4) in the end mount 126, the contacts being electrically connected to the cut ends disposed at the end mounts 126. The electrical connector plug 12G includes an insulative body 123 and a conventional cover 122 coupled to the body. A conventional cover has a rectangular crown or "face 137 that provides an interface to other external electrical connections, such as for testing electrical connections and electrical connections to electrical connectors. External test device for the wire. When the electrical connector is tested by the test device, the probe of the external test device is superimposed on the probe of the external test device of the crown through the opening in the interface of the cover or electrically connected to the contact of the electrical connector. In this way, through the test can be tested to connect and connect modules. A separate auxiliary cover (not shown) prevents the debris from entering the opening in the interface of the cover. 2 The density is connected to the module to operate each connector. Therefore, it is necessary to improve these heights. Density and connection module work Μ In addition, the early cover may be misplaced or can not be placed back on the cover after the service 2, which may cause moisture or debris to enter the electrical connection. [Invention] An electrical connector is provided which is capable of facilitating the installation, maintenance and testing of the electrical connection (four). According to the invention, an electrical connector is provided, the electrical connector comprising: a body, the 20 10 15

The body includes a contact retaining structure and an electrical contact of the contact retaining structure branch; the cover 'the cover is coupled to the i body through the first portion of the cover at its first side' and includes therein for a wire holder of the wire can be inserted to allow the wire to be electrically connected to the body (four) electrical contact; and a dust cover is connected to the second side of the cover through the second inching portion, wherein the dust cover covers at least The top of this cover. According to another object of the present invention, there is provided an electrical connector comprising: a body 'the electrical contact through which the body member passes; the cover body is pivotally connected at a first side thereof Up to this body, and comprising: a wire holder for inserting a person into it, so that the wire is electrically connected to the electrical contact of the body, and a protruding portion formed on the first side An upper portion of the second side of the opposite cover for facilitating opening of the cover when held by a user, wherein the raised portion extends from the cover at a predetermined angle of at least 9 degrees; and a dust cover The dust cover is coupled to the second side of the cover through the second hinge portion, wherein the dust cover covers the top of the cover. According to still another object of the present invention, an electrical connector is provided, the electrical connector including a body through which the body support passes; the cover is pivotally coupled to the first side thereof through the first hinge portion to the first side thereof The body' wherein the cover includes a wire holder into which a wire is inserted to electrically connect the wire to an electrical contact of the body; and a face portion that is inserted into an external device, the interface The portion includes: a chamber through which the external device is electrically connected to an electrical contact in the body; and a ramp junction 20 1335695 integrally formed laterally from a side of the chamber And a dust cover connected to the second side of the cover through the second hinge portion, wherein the dust cover covers at least the top of the face portion. 5 [Embodiment] As telecom networks expand to provide users with increased services, cross-connect modules become smaller and smaller, requiring more service connections in a smaller space. In addition, the installer may not have the skills to perform, so the installer needs to reduce its complexity, add more direct operations, and 10 use as little expertise and professional tools as possible. More versatile connections require technical advancements to accommodate a larger number of connection points in a small space while simplifying installation and re-jumping operations, providing new customer service or Change the services associated with existing customers. 15 In order to reduce cost and make it easier for the operator to work, embodiments of the present invention provide a normal bridging function for the first set of lines and the second set of lines, while providing a half-head or bridge of the circuit without Affect the original service loop or interrupt the original service loop. The invention will be described with reference to the drawings, in which the same parts are denoted by the same reference numerals. The electrical connector described herein can be used in place of the conventional electrical connector for the cross-connect module shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, the electrical connector 50 according to the embodiment of the present invention includes: a plug body hereinafter referred to as a main body}, the main body 1 including a housing and a retaining member through a contact member disposed in the housing 8 (1) 5695 structure 35 (Figs. 14A and 14B) supported by the conductive contact 40 (Figs. 14A and 14B) 'cover 2, the cover 2 at its end transmits through the first side 2a of the cover 2 - the inductive portion is connected to the plug body ;; and the dust cover 3' is attached to the cover body 2 through the second hinge portion on the second side 31 of the cover body. § When the dust cover is in the closed position, The dust cover protects at least the top of the cover 2. When it is necessary to use the top of the cover 2 (for example, inserting a test probe or attaching an attachment to another telecommunication device, a protection module or a jumper module, etc.) ^, ι〇15 # 2〇 in some of the present invention In an embodiment, the electrical connector can provide a jumper connector, in which case a second electrical connector or plug (eg, an overvoltage protection plug, and/or an overcurrent protection module, separate) is provided. The plug, etc.) is attached to the jumper plug. This is extremely useful in the case of providing additional protection or service to the customer without disrupting the service to the customer. In another embodiment of the invention, the electrical connector may be a test access matrix (ΤΑΜ) unit or an automatic splitter interface, which may be provided for a subsequently added splitter plug. In an embodiment of the invention, the electrical connector component can be a jumper module or a protection module (e.g., an overvoltage and/or overcurrent protection module). In an alternative embodiment, the electrical connector component can be a cross-connected or terminated terminal block having a body and a plurality of covers, the body comprising electrical contacts The body has a dust cover that protects the contacts on at least one side of the terminal block (shown in circle 15α and will be described in more detail below). In another embodiment, the electrical connector component can be a cross-connected or terminated connector 9 1335695. The terminal block or strip has a body that includes a cover, at least - A jumper or protection module (shown in the figures and described in more detail below) protects the electrical contacts on at least one side of the terminal block. Alternatively, the electrical connector component 5 can be a patch cord that is fully equipped with a jumper module and/or a protection module. 10 Referring to the exemplary embodiment shown in FIG. 8, the cover 2 includes a wire holding portion 31 in which two wire holders 4 are provided, the wires being inserted into the wire holder 4 in. The wire holder may be of a conventional tubular shape to accommodate the wire in the wire holder. Each of the wire holders may have at least one contact groove ig that laterally divides the wire holder. In an exemplary embodiment, the electrical contacts in the electrical connector body may be perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the wire holder 4. When the cover is closed to the plug body 15, the electrical contacts reach the contact slot 1(s) so that the electrical connector can be electrically connected to the wires in the wire holder 4. In other embodiments, the cover may have U or more than two wire holders. In one embodiment, the electrical contact may be an insulation displacement contact (IDC). Figures 13A and 13B show an exemplary electrical contact, preferably an IDC contact. The IDC contact 4 can have both ends that are generally u-shaped. For example, the '-one of the first end 41 and the second end 42 has a U-shaped groove 43a formed therein (see the contact member 40 may have a first end 41 of the contact portion of the transition portion) and When the second end 1335695 • 42 of the contact has a different orientation, the transition portion 44 may include a bend in the contact. Figure 13A shows a bend of 9 turns in the contact. a transition portion 44. The first end of the u-shaped groove 43a is used to connect the wire (not shown) and the first end-shaped groove is used to connect with the 5 and connect the electricity in the module. The contacts 47 (shown in Figure 13B) are joined or joined to electrical contacts in the other electrical connector. The xj-shaped ends may have a structure that can break the insulation of the wires, thereby The conductors in the wire are in contact. The C-contact 4 can comprise a conductive metal material. In one embodiment 10, the IDC contact 40 can be constructed of a disc green steel alloy C51, wherein the phosphor bronze alloy C51000 conforms to ASTMB103/103M -98e2 standard and reflow according to ASTM B545-97 (2004) e2 The matte surface is plated with tin and underplated according to the SAE-AMS-QQ-N-290 (July 2000) standard. 15 Figures 14A, 14B show the electricity viewed from two different directions. A cross-sectional view of the connection of the scorpion 5's. The view shows an exemplary way of supporting the electrical contacts 40 in the connector element 5A. Each of the contacts 4 has two opposite ends. The portion 42 has the shape of a tuning fork (e.g., slot 43b), as shown in Figures 13A, 13B, and is used to electrically connect the U-shaped end 48 of the electrical contact 47 in the base 61 of the terminal block 60 60 (see Figure 15 - 15C). The first end portion 41 (the end portion for removing the insulating layer of the wire) has a U-shaped groove 43a, which is also shown in FIG. 13A' and is used to electrically connect another wire to the terminal module 6. The end face 4 i for removing the insulating layer is at an angle of 90 degrees with respect to the second end face 42. 11 1335695

Ίο 15 Two holdings, 4 35 are formed in the body Η of the electrical connector element 5〇, using the set of contacts 40. The second end portion 42 of the contact member 4 is retained. The through holes in the structure 35 project out to enter the holes 12 of the cover 2, thereby engaging the electrical contacts 47 in the terminal block 60. #电连接器10 The group contact 40 includes two contacts when formed in the body! The wall member 36 (see Fig. 14A) is disposed between the two contacts 40 to provide electrical isolation. In the towel of the present invention, the dust cover 3 is connected to the cover H through the first coin joint and the H-joint portion is provided on the upper side of the first side of the cover 2, for example, in the cover in FIGS. 2 and 3. The upper right of 2. Referring to Figures 4-6, 8-1Q', the second hinge portion includes: a protruding portion 5 integrally formed on the second money of the cover body 2; and integrally formed on the dust cover 3 and disposed in the The trunnion hole 6 in which the at least one hinge pin 8 on the protruding portion 5 engages. In an embodiment of the invention, the hinge pin 8 and the trunnion hole 6 may be provided on both sides of the cover 2 and the dust cover 3, respectively, and correspond to each other. Alternatively, the hinge pin 8 can be formed at

20 On the dust cover 2, the trunnion hole 6 can be formed on the cover body (not shown). When the dust cover 3 is opened from the top of the cover 2, the dust cover 3 remains connected to the cover 2, thereby ensuring that the dust cover 3 is not lost. Although the above embodiment illustrates an embodiment in which the dust cover 3 and the cover 2 are connected through the second hinge portion, the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the dust cover 3 can also be connected through other connections, such as through a chain or a rope. Connection, as long as the dust cover 1 can be opened from the top of the cover 2 and not lost from the body 2, optionally, the cover and the dust cover can be placed in the same pair of molds, so that Make an active connection between them 12 1335695. In one of the embodiments of the present invention, as shown in Fig. s, the body 2 is coupled to the body 1 through the first hinge portion, and the first hinge portion is disposed at a lower portion of the second side 2a of the cover body 2. The first goggles 5 are joined by a pair of ears 7 provided on either side of the plug body 1 10, the ears 7 having a channel 7a, which is placed in each of the ears 7 In another embodiment of the invention on the inner surface for receiving the trunnion of the first side 2aJ1 of the cover 2, the first inductive portion may also adopt the same structure as the second hinge portion. In some embodiments 7a may have a locking leak that prevents the trunnion 9 from erroneously tangling the passage when the fin is opened. The locking mechanism can be a notch or a restriction in the passage 7a. 20 The protruding portion 5 disposed on the second #2b of the cover 2 extends outwardly from the cover 2 at an angle of a shape with respect to the plane of the first side, that is, from the upper right corner in FIG. 8 with respect to the first The plane of the side extends upward at a predetermined angle. The predetermined angle may be a range within which a protruding portion for facilitating the grip of the operator to open the cover is formed, for example, a range of from about 90 degrees to about 16 degrees. Thus, the operator can easily hold the projecting portion 5 to forcibly separate the cover body 2 from the main body, for example, from the state shown in Fig. 4 or 5 to the state shown in Fig. 7. In the open state shown in Fig. 7, the wire 9 can be inserted into the wire holding member 4, after which the cover 2 is closed, so that the cover 2 is engaged with the plug body 1 (i.e., the state of 圊4 and 5). ). Thus, when the wire is inserted into the contact member 40 in the electrical connector, the electrical contact in the plug body is electrically connected to the wire 33 through the contact slot 10 at the bottom of the cover. 13 1335695 Typically, the wire 33 can be a "Ή" and "Ring" twisted pair or a jumper that will be connected to the ''tip' and 'Ring''. Any standard telephone line with pvc insulation can be used. Used as an electrical conductor. The wire may comprise a single solid conductor core, a single-strand conductor core, which may be a ribbon cable comprising a plurality of solid or stranded conductor cores. However, it is not limited to 22AWG (nominal PVC insulation thickness is 0.0093 inches (0.023mm), round copper wire nominal diameter 〇〇25 inches (〇_65inm)); 24AWG (calibrated PVC insulation thickness is 0.010 inches (0.025mm) ), round copper wire calibration diameter 0.020 inch (〇 5rmn)); 26AWG (calibration 10 PVC insulation thickness is 0·010 central leaf (〇.〇25mm), round copper wire calibration diameter 0.016 inches (0.4mm)) The dimensions of the wires provided herein are for illustrative purposes only and are not limiting of the invention. The electrical connectors may be housed or modified to accommodate larger or smaller sized wires than those listed above, although the implementations described herein are implemented. Examples specifically relate to twisted pairs It is obvious to those skilled in the art that the cross-connect module can be used to connect a single wire. Φ This electrical connector body or plug body can preferably be filled with a thermoplastic material. For example, 'plug body 1 can be made of engineering plastics, including but not limited to Valox® 325-polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) polymer (available from GE Plastics, Pittsfield, MA) Acquired, Lexan® 500R--flame retardant polycarbonate with 10% glass fiber available from Bayer Plastics in Pittsburgh, Pa.

Division obtained; Mackrolon® 9425---a flame retardant polycarbonate, containing 20% glass fiber, available from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 14 1335695

Bayer Plastics Division obtained; M M, and test N〇ryl SE1-GFN1; poly sub-base oxide resin, containing 10% glass fiber, available from Massachusetts

PlttSfield @ GE Plastics. Other engineering plastics can also be used, such as glass-filled polycarbonate acrylonitrile, ethylene, reinforced polyetherimide resin, and the like. In the embodiment of the present invention, the upper portion of the cover 2 includes a face portion U', and the interface portion u is provided with a contact hole 12 communicating with the wire guide 4. As shown in Fig. 5, the interfacial portion u is a regular protruding rectangular frame which provides a bonding mechanism. The electrical connector can be electrically connected to the external device through the interface portion 11 in cooperation with other external components such as external test devices and other electrical connectors. The face portion 1 is provided with a socket 12 penetrating through the wire holder 1G. In an embodiment of the invention, the interfacial portion 11 includes a chamber 13, see Fig. 4, 5# 8' chamber 13 for interfacing with an externally placed interface portion (not shown). More specifically, the chamber 13 is formed by the first, second, third, and fourth walls 14, 15, 16 and 17 having an opening at the upper portion and a bottom wall at the lower portion, and the insertion hole 12 is formed at the bottom. Inside the wall. In addition, contact holes can be formed in the bottom wall and allow for the insertion of test probes or electrical contacts, thereby making electrical contact with the wires 33 or electrical contacts in the electrical connection 50. The face portion 11 further includes a ramp portion 18 formed integrally extending laterally outwardly from the first wall 14 of the chamber 11. The ramp portion 18 includes a ramp 19 and two opposing vertical faces on either side of the ramp 19 and perpendicular to the ramp 19. Further, a key groove 20 is respectively disposed on a vertical surface of the slope portion, and when the external device is matched with the electrical connector 5〇, the key groove 2〇15 is 5695 adapted to accommodate the interface portion provided in the external device (4) The reinforcing ribs on the top. Folding, 1 w 9 1 Bu dust cover 3 can prevent moisture, dust and/or impurities, the contact hole 12 at the bottom of the chamber 13 enters the wire holder 4, which may affect the electrical connection, inserting into the The wire in the wire feeder contacts the electrical resistance of the field 1 and/or the electrical resistance of the external device or the electrical contact of the connector. The dust cover 3 includes a top wall 2丨 and a skirt 2 2, and the skirt dome wall It extends downward and corresponds to the outside of the second and fourth walls 217 of the face u. In addition, the inside of the skirt 22 is provided with a lock key u, and the lock key 10 can cooperate with the key grooves 20 on the two vertical faces of the slope portion 18, so that in the process of covering the cover body 2 with the dust cover 3, the lock key 23 When the dust cover 3 and the cover body 2 are completely engaged with each other, the key groove 2 lock key 23 forms a snap-fit combination, and thus the key groove 2 〇 can detachably fix the lock key 23 . In the present invention - in the embodiment, please refer to ® 4 to 6, 8, opening 15 slots 24 extending downward from the tops of the second, fourth wall 15, and the top of the face portion 11, and may be configured to accommodate Ribs, keys or isolation J of an external device (not shown). Preferably, the length of the skirt may be longer than the slotted ridge so that the skirt 22 completely covers the slot 24 to prevent moisture, dust, foreign matter, etc. from entering the interior of the cover 2 and the body 1. 2. In the embodiment of the present invention - an example of the embodiment, please refer to FIG. 9 to ", the dust cover 3 further includes: the front wall 25' the front wall 25 is substantially parallel to the slope of the slope. The direction of the slope 19 of the P 18 The predetermined length is extended downward from the top wall 21, and the inclined surface 19 is partially exposed. With this configuration, the front wall 25 can further prevent moisture, dust, impurities, and the like from entering the inside of the cover body 2 and the plug body 1 1335695. 'When the deer buckle dust cover 3 needs to be opened, the operator can buckle the lower edge of the front wall 25 with the hand, and the aw person can change the bonding state of the dust cover 3 from the cover body 2 to the open state. State. Controversy, ~, more, due to the use of the ramp portion 18, the added advantage of this, the electric remote technology package of the slope portion 18 and other electrical connection benefits or between the external device The μ] gap is enlarged, which facilitates the operator's finger to enter the gap between the gap and buckle the front. The lower edge of the front wall 25 opens the dustproof grass 3 from the cover 2. Alternatively, it is also possible Laitian Office & , | With the side wall structure, the top wall 21 k The outer side of the first wall 14 is itched to itch the length of the top wall 21 so that the fingers of the operator can be fastened to the edge of the top wall 21. 10 15 20 Alternatively, please refer to FIG. EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION The dust cover 3 may include a rear wall W rear wall 37 T extending substantially perpendicularly from the top wall 2 ι between the skirts 22 to conform to the slotted % of the cover 2 (see Figure 8) to prevent Water, dust, impurities, etc. enter the cover body 2 and the plug body. Referring to FIG. 6-8, the cover body 2 passes through the pin or the snap connection device at the lower portion of the second side & The plug body is connected. The plug pin may be disposed on the second #j2b under the second inching portion (4) opposite the first hinge portion connecting the plug body i and the cover body 2. The pin may be disposed on the cover body 2 and One of the plug main bodies i; a buckle may be disposed on the other of the cover body 2 and the plug main body. Thus, when the cover body 2 and the main body 1 are coupled to each other, the plug main body 1 and the cover The body 2 is snap-fitted on the second side, and with the said chopped body 2 at the first side 2a of the cover The first hinge portion is hinged. In one of the embodiments of the present invention, the latch 26 is formed as a τ-shaped elastic protrusion extending from the plug body 1; and the buckle is formed as a triangular projection 27 provided on the cover 2 17 1335695 The T-shaped elastic projection of the latch 26 may be integrally extended upward from the outer casing of the plug body 1, and the triangular projection 27 may be integrally extended outwardly from the outer side of the third wall 16 of the cover. Further ' The latch 26 includes a vertical portion 28 and a crossbar portion 29 such that when the cover 5 body 2 and the plug body 1 are mated, the crossbar portion is deformably mated with the two corners > When the cover body 2 and the plug body 1 are completely coupled to each other, the crossbar portion 29 of the dome-shaped elastic projection 26 is blocked by the triangular projection 27 I, thereby preventing the latch 26 from being disengaged from the triangular projection 27, thereby being in a closed state. The cover 2 and the plug body 1 are locked. In another embodiment, the buckle may include two triangular projections 27 to match the ends of the prism portion 29 of the latch 26, and the vertical portion 28 of the latch 26 may be clamped between the two triangular projections 27 Thereby, the cover body 2 and the plug body 1 are locked in a more stable state. Further, with the structure of the triangular projection 27, the operation of bringing the latch 26 into the locked state or the unlocked state can be simplified. In another embodiment, the "snap-type connection" can be formed on the cover body 2 and the plug body. At least one protrusion on one of the ones, and at least one recess provided on the other of the cover body 2 and the plug body i, the recesses being coincident with the protrusions. In the embodiment, in the portion where the dust cover 3 and the cover 2 are in contact, such as the upper edge of the four walls 14-17 of the chamber n and/or the outer side of the fourth side wall 15, 16 Set the sealed package i 30. When the cover 2 is combined with the dust cover 2, the sealing device (10) seals the cover 3. The sealing device can be a sealing ring, a gasket or a sealant. Optionally, a piece of dense 18 1335695 =: to adhere to the inside of the dust cover, as shown in FIG. η, thereby being sealed, month, in the chamber 13 of the cover to prevent moisture or debris from being made into the connector 50 . With such a sealing device 3, it is possible to enhance the seal between the dust cover 3 when the body 2 is covered. The sealing material may be a conventional sealing material such as a rubber or rubber gasket grease material or other sealing material. Spinning The embodiment of the cover 2 in the embodiment of the scorpion rubber or rubber crucible. The crucible/there is a trough 24 and the second and fourth walls will be intact. The loop will be dusted between the inner surface of the dust cover 3 and the upper surface of the face portion of the cover 2. Further, the 'locking mechanism can also function'. The pick mechanism can provide proper compression between the cover and the face. In another embodiment, the electrical connector of FIG. 2 can be modified to add a second cover element on the bottom side to form a toolless pair of connectors, the connection H On the premise of the customer, for example, the pole communication terminal box or in the network interface device t or NID will be very useful. When the electrical connector is tested using the external test device 32, the operator can access a portion of the ramp portion 18 of the electrical connector and grasp the exterior of the ramp portion 18 when the dust cover 3 is closed over the cover 2. The lower side of the side wall 25 opens the dust cover to expose the face portion 11 of the cover 2. Referring then to Figure 12, the interfacing portion of the external testing device 32 is engaged with the interfacial portion of the cover 2, and further, the contacts of the external testing device are electrically coupled to the lead 33 or plug body i inserted into the cover 2. The contacts 40 are in contact so that the operational state of the electrical connector can be detected. After the test is completed, the test device 32 is pulled out to close the dust cover 3. From 19 1335695, the dust cover 3 is always connected to the cover 2 during the whole test, that is, without leaving the cover 2', so that the possibility of the dust cover 3 being lost during the test is avoided, so that the electrical connector is tested. After the process, the dust cover is closed on the cover body, it can be restored to its original state. In an alternative embodiment, the electrical connector component 50 can be a cross-connect or termination terminal block 60 having a base or plug body 61 that includes electrical contacts. And a plurality of cover body members, the cover member includes a cover 2 and a dust cover (not shown), and the cover 2 and the dust cover protect the contact on at least one side of the terminal block (FIG. 1) 15A). In one example, the cross-connect module 60 has a regular rectangular structure. For example, in an alternative aspect, the cross-connect module 60 can be a rectangular rectangular prism structure, a box-shaped regular rectangular or rectangular solid structure, or a parallelepiped structure. The cross-connect module 00 includes a base portion 61 (not shown) and may be disposed on the base portion 61 (not shown).

A cover element on the underside or on one side of the base. In particular, Fig. 15A shows that the two bodies 2 are placed on the upper side of the base 61 and are in a closed state. As shown in Fig. 15A, the cover 2 can be coupled (e.g., pivotally mounted) to the base 61 through a set of trunnions 9 (Fig. 8), which can be associated with a corresponding set formed on the base 61. The trunnion mount or pivot mount is π-engaged. A preferred design, a pivoting mechanism can be provided for the rotation of the cover greater than 90 degrees. The ΰ 15C shows a partial cross-sectional view of the parent fork connection module 6 ,, showing the base 61 having a plurality of electrical contacts 47. The contact member 47 can be used to electrically connect the first set of wires and the second set of wires. Typically, the wire can be 20 1335695 JP) and Ring "twisted pair. Any standard telephone line with a VC insulation can be used as an electrical conductor. - Tongye 4 to 62 (Fig. 15C Shows a typical room 5

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20 on the upper and lower surfaces of the base 61 of the terminal block (9). For example, the base portion 61 including the pair of chambers 62 (upper and lower) as shown in Fig. 15A is formed in the base portion 61 (see Fig. 15C) for the subsequent contact members 47. Preferably, the width of the slot 65 is substantially equal to or slightly greater than the thickness of the contact member 47 such that the contact member is retained and will not sway or rotate in the base 4 61. Also, a member having a width larger than the slit or barbs 66a' 66b is formed in the region of the electrical connector 47, and a space for accommodating the members or the barbs 66a, 66b is formed in the slit 65. When the depth of the contact member 65 inserted into the slot 65 reaches a certain value, the member or barbs 66a, 66b are released from the narrow width of the slot 65 and fixed in the accommodating space. Thus, the IDC element can be secured in the slotted magazine and can prevent vertical sliding. The base material can provide excellent electrical insulation to the electrical contacts 47 in the slots 65 and can provide sufficient strength that is necessary for the bonding of the wires and contacts 47. The chamber 62 is of a structural design that prevents the base from flexing or deforming during the molding process of the thermoplastic. Both the upper side and the lower side of the base 61 have a pair of adjacent grooves 63 surrounding the latch 64. The grooves can help to align the wires 33 held in the cover 2. As such, the size of the groove 63 can be slightly larger than the outer diameter of the wire. The pin 64 of the terminal block can be similar in construction to the previously described Tau-shaped pin 26 (see Figure 7A). 21 丄 milk 695 According to an exemplary aspect of the invention, when the wire is first hit in the cover 2 in a suitable direction or angle (for example, when the cover is in the open position), the cover 2 can The electrical leads are mounted directly in the cross-connect module. This configuration facilitates a more direct installation in a high density arrangement where the distance between the modules is very close. The wire can be inserted into the wire insertion hole 4 and inserted all the way to the bottom of the hole. When the cover is turned into the closed position, when the contact member 47 enters the contact groove 1 of the cover 2 (Fig. 3), the wire is pressed into the serpentine groove of the IDC contact 47 in the terminal block. Ίο 15 20 In another embodiment as shown in FIG. 15A, the electrical connector component can be a cross-connect or a terminating terminal block 6A having a base 61 or a terminal block At least one electrical contact protected by at least one cover member 51 on at least one side and at least one electrical connector 5 (eg, a jumper module or a protective module). The jumper module can be added to the electrical connector component 5, when the customer changes service or re-shifts. In this way, this change can be simply increased without disrupting the services of other customers on the same terminal module. The electrical connector can also be installed with a sigma termination capability so that no service interruption occurs during the online migration. In order to mount the jumper to the connector component as shown in FIG. 15A, the dust cover is removed from the connector component, and the jumper is fixed on the cover body on the terminal module, such that the electrical contact 4 The two ends 42 (Fig. 7β) slide into the contact holes 12 (Fig. 7A) of the cover 2 such that the conductors in the jumper are interconnected with the electrical contacts 47 in the terminal module 60, as shown in Fig. 13A. The solution shown in the present invention provides a number of advantages over the prior art solutions. In order to prevent the loss of the dust cover, after the wire is inserted, 22 1335695. The mechanical cover allows the wire to enter the contact member, and the dust cover can also be used. Was re-women on the cover. When a thicker standard wire is used, this requires a greater force of the jaws, and the flat top wall of the cover provides the operator with a larger surface area against which the mounting is more comfortable. Modularization of the electrical connector design of the present invention provides that different types of electrical connectors can be combined to engage a single cross-connect module to use different types of cables, such as cables such as wires for stranding, or Modules such as electric φ cables for copper-coated steel core lead-in wires can be distinguished by using different color codes and by alpha digit markers. The above-mentioned embodiments are merely examples for the convenience of the description, and the scope of the claims is intended to be limited to the above embodiments. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a cross-connect module having an electrical connector. Fig. 2 is a perspective view showing the open state of the electrical connector of a preferred embodiment of the present invention. 3 is a perspective view showing an open state of an electrical connector according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a combination of a plug body and a cover of an electrical connector according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. The dust cover is removed. Fig. 5 is a perspective view showing the combination of the plug body and the cover of the electrical connector of the present invention. Fig. 6 is a perspective view showing the combination of the plug body and the cover of the electrical connector of the present invention. Figure 7A is a perspective view of the _-open state of the present invention, and an example of the electrical connection of the present invention is shown in Figure 7B, which is in the open state of the present invention. The stereoscopic picture is removed and the dust cover is removed. Figure 8 is a diagram of the present invention. Stereoscopic shape of the electrical connector cover of the preferred embodiment

10 Figure 9 is a perspective view of the present invention. Figure 10 is a perspective view of the present invention. Figure 11 is a cross-sectional view of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT The preferred embodiment of the electrical connector of the preferred embodiment of the electrical connector dust cover of the dust cover of the other dust cover 15 12 is the electrical connection of the preferred embodiment of the present invention A perspective view of the combination with an external test device. • A perspective view of the electrical contacts in the electrical connections of the preferred embodiment of the UA. Fig. 13 is a perspective view of the -/+ contact of the present invention from the cross-connecting mold of the electric connector of the 19th type of electrical connector, which is set in error, and is engaged with the electrical connector. Figure 14 is a cross-sectional view of the electrical connector of the invention of the present invention. Figure 14B is another cross-sectional view of a typical electrical connector of the preferred embodiment of the present invention. Figure 15A is a perspective view of an electrical connector in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention. A perspective view of the electrical connector of the preferred embodiment. 24 Part of 1335695 Figure 15C is a partially cutaway perspective view of the electrical connector of a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Main component symbol description] Cross connection, terminal block 60 base 61 Main body 1 Cross connection module 115 Electrical connector plug 120 End base 126 Intersection face 137 Third wall 16 Bevel 19 Top wall 21 Slot 24 Triangular bump 27 First side 2a Sealing device 30 Conductor 33 Rear wall 37 Electrical contact 40 U-shaped groove 43a, 43b U-shaped end 48 Electrical connector element 50' Contact groove 10 Cover 118 Cover body 122 Chamber 13 First wall 14 Fourth Wall 17 Cover 2 Skirt 22 Front wall 25 Vertical portion 28 Second side 2b Wire holding portion 31 Holding structure 3 5 Slot 38 First end 41 Transition portion 44 Projection portion 5, 5"" cover member 51 Interface 1 1 Contact hole 12 Insulation body 123 Hole 135 Second wall 15 Slope portion 18 Key groove 20 Lock key 23 Pin 26 Crossbar portion 29 Dust cover 3 External test device 32 Thin wall member 36 Wire insertion hole 4 Second end 42 Electrical contact 47 Electrical connector 50 Trunnion hole 6 Chamber 62 25 1335695 Adjacent slot 63 Reverse fishing 66a, 66b Channel 7a Pin 64 Extremely swivel mounting 67 Hinge pin 8 Slot 65 Ear 7 Earring by 9

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X. Patent Application Range: 1- An electrical connector comprising: a main body: the main body includes a contact holding structure and an electrical contact supported by the contact structure; the body, the cover is in the a side connected to the body through the first hinge portion and including a wire for inserting a wire therein to allow the wire to be in electrical contact with the body and a dust cover, the dust cover being transmitted through The second hinge portion is coupled to the second side of the cover, wherein the dust cover covers at least the top of the cover. 2. The electrical connector of claim 1, wherein the first hinge portion is disposed at a lower portion of the first side of the cover body, and the first hinge portion is disposed at the cover body An upper portion of the second side opposite the first side. 3. The electrical connector of claim 2, wherein the second hinge portion comprises at least one hinge pin integrally formed on the cover body; and integrally formed on the dust cover a trunnion hole that engages with the at least one hinge pin. 4. The electrical connector of claim 3, wherein the second hinge portion further comprises a raised portion formed on the cover to facilitate opening the hand when held by a user a cover body, wherein the convex portion extends from the cover body at a predetermined angle of at least 90 degrees, and the convex portion has one of at least one hinge pin 27 1335695 positioned on either side of the convex portion Hinge pin. 5. The electrical connector of claim 1, wherein the cover further comprises a face portion at an upper portion of the cover, the face portion being provided with a contact for inserting an external device into the The wire holder contacts 5 holes 'to bring the electrical contacts with wires into contact with the electrical contacts contained within the body of the connector. 6. The electrical connector of claim 5, wherein the interposer further comprises: a chamber chamber adapted to cooperate with an interface portion of the external device, the chamber being The first, second, third, and fourth 10 walls are defined, and the contact holes are formed at the bottom of the chamber. 7. The electrical connector of claim 6, wherein the interfacial portion further comprises a ramp structure integrally formed with the first wall of the chamber and extending laterally and including The slope of two opposing vertical side walls. The electrical connector of claim 7, wherein the dust cover comprises: a top wall for covering a top of the cover; a skirt, the skirt from the Extending on opposite sides of the top wall and on the second and fourth walls of the chamber above the cover, wherein the skirt extends to form when the dust cover is closed Below the slots in the second and fourth walls of the chamber. 9. The electrical connector of claim 8, wherein the two vertical walls of the slope are provided with a keyway; and the inner side of the skirt on the dust cover is provided with a lock key, wherein The lock key cooperates with the key groove of 28 1335695 when the dust cover is closed. 10. The electrical connector of claim 8, wherein the dust cover further comprises: a side wall that extends from the top wall and is located between the skirts in a direction generally parallel to the slope And partially covering the slope when the dust cover is closed on the cover. 11. The electrical connector of claim 2, further comprising: a latch disposed on one of the cover and the body; and an additional one disposed in the cover and the body A snap on the top. 12. The electrical connector of claim 11, wherein: the latch is a τ-shaped elastic protrusion extending from the body; the buckle is laterally from a second side of the cover Projecting one or more digonal bumps, wherein the T-shaped resilient projections are coupled to the one or more triangular projections in a closed position to secure the cover to the body. 13. The electrical connector of claim 11, wherein the latch comprises: at least one protrusion formed on one of the cover and the body; and 20 is disposed on the cover And at least one groove on the other of the bodies, wherein the at least one groove may be combined with the at least one protrusion to secure the cover to the body when in the closed position. M. If you apply for a patent scope! The electrical connector of the present invention further includes a sealing device that seals the cover when the cover is covered by the dust cover. 15. An electrical connector comprising: 29 1335695 a body configured to support an electrical contact therethrough; a cover pivotally coupled to the body at a first side thereof And including: a wire holder for inserting a wire therein to electrically connect the wire to the electrical contact of the body; and a protruding portion, 5 the canine portion is formed at the same An upper portion of the second side of the cover opposite to one side to facilitate opening of the cover when held by a user, wherein the raised portion extends from the cover at a predetermined angle of at least 90 degrees And a dust cover that is coupled to the second side of the 10 cover through the second hinge portion, such that the dust cover covers the top of the cover. 16. The electrical connector of claim 15, wherein the second hinge portion comprises: a hinge pin positioned on either side of the protruding portion; and a trunnion hole, the trunnion hole Formed integrally in the dust cover to cooperate with the hinge pin on the 15 and the exit portion, and rotatably open and close the dust cover on the cover. 17. An electrical connector comprising: a body configured to support a contact therethrough; a cover that is pivotally coupled to the first side by a first hinge portion To the body, wherein the cover includes a wire holder in which a wire is inserted to electrically connect the wire to an electrical contact of the body; and a face portion configured to be inserted into an external device The interposer includes: a chamber through which the external device is electrically connected to electrical contacts within the body; and an integral lateral extension 30 1335695 from one side of the chamber And a dust cover that is coupled to the second side of the cover through the second hinge portion, wherein the dust cover is configured to cover at least the top of the face portion. The electrical connector of claim 17, wherein the chamber is defined by first, second, third and fourth walls; and the ramp structure is from the chamber The first wall extends and includes a ramp having two opposing vertical side walls. 19. The electrical connector of claim 18, wherein the dust cover comprises: a top wall for covering a top of the cover; two skirts, the skirt Extending from opposite sides of the top wall and on the second and fourth walls of the chamber above the cover, wherein the skirt extends to form when the dust cover is closed The chambers of the chamber 15 are below the slots in the second and fourth walls. 20. The electrical connector of claim 19, wherein the two vertical walls of the ramp structure are provided with a keyway; and the inner side of the skirt on the dust cover is provided with a lock button. The lock button cooperates with the key groove when the dust cover is closed. 21. The electrical connector of claim 20, wherein the dust cover further comprises: a side wall extending from the top wall and located between the skirts in a direction approximately parallel to the slope to The dust cover "partially covers the slope when closed on the cover. 31