Patent ID: 6123566
Filing Date: 2000-09-26
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A strain relieved insulation displacement connector comprising:a cap section being movable between an open position and a closed position, said cap section having therein at least one terminal strip receiving portion and at least one wire insertion channel for receiving a wire, said channel having an entrance aperture for entry of said wire, said open position facilitating entry of said wire into said channel;at least one shoulder being formed in said cap section at the juncture of said terminal strip receiving portion and said insertion channel; anda base section including at least one terminal strip, said terminal strip being contained in said terminal strip receiving portion in said closed position, said terminal strip including a first arm having a first arm recess and a second arm having an offset tab such that in said closed position said wire in said channel is forced upward by said offset tab causing said wire to bend around said offset tab, said wire being forced against said shoulder of said cap section thereby resulting in a bend and pressure fit, said wire being restrained in said terminal strip and thereby stain relieved.