Patent ID: 6280241
Filing Date: 2001-08-28
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A flat cable connection system comprising:a flat cable module having a plurality of power feed segments and a plurality of connector segments,each of the connector segments having a non-spliced terminal segment having spaced conductors formed thereon,a plurality of connector bodies,one connector body of the plurality of connector bodies for each of the connector segments located in spaced relationship to the plurality of power feed segments of said flat cable module,said connector body having a first portion forming a cavity for said non-spliced terminal segment of each of the connector segments; a mating surface within said cavity, the mating surface facing inwardly for providing an electrical contact therein;a spring component for shaping said non-spliced terminal segment; said non-spliced terminal segment having the spaced conductors formed thereon biased outwardly by said spring component,said non-spliced terminal segment being insertable into said cavity and said spaced conductors being biased outwardly within said cavity to provide a contact with said electrical mating surface within said connector body.