Patent ID: 6290556
Filing Date: 2001-09-18
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A two-piece male pin terminal connector for mechanically and electrically connecting an insulated electrical cable having a conductor core to a terminal cavity, said connector comprising:(a) an electrically conductive contact member having an elongated cylindrically shaped pin formed along a forward portion of said contact member and a flattened elongated portion formed at a rearward portion of said contact member, said pin further including a first clamping portion spaced from said flattened portion, said first clamping portion having a rib and groove structure, said flattened portion comprising a rib and groove structure adjacent an end thereof; and(b) an electrically conductive crimp saddle attachment member comprising a first attachment portion and a core crimp portion, said first attachment portion comprising a rib and groove structure for engaging said rib and groove structure of said first clamping portion of said pin, said core crimp portion comprising a rib and groove structure for engaging said rib and groove structure of said flattened portion of said contact member.