Patent ID: 7077708
Filing Date: 2006-07-18
Classification: H01R,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A connector assembly configured to engage a motor connector having a plurality of contacts mounted therein, said connector assembly comprising: a plurality of receptacle terminals each comprising a wire insulation engaging segment, a wire engaging segment extending from said wire insulation engaging segment, and a receptacle portion extending from said wire engaging segment opposite said wire insulation engaging segment and comprising an end, each said receptacle terminal having a longitudinal axis defining a first side and a second side for said receptacle terminals; a first housing portion comprising a channel formed therein for each of said receptacle terminals, said channels comprising an end comprising a slot formed therein, said channels configured to engage the first side of said receptacle terminals along their longitudinal axis, said end of said channels configured to engage said receptacle portion end; and a second housing portion comprising a channel formed therein for each of said receptacle terminals, said channels comprising an end comprising a slot formed therein, said channels configured to engage the second side of said receptacle terminals along their longitudinal axis, said end of said channels configured to engage said receptacle portion end, said first and said second housing portions configured for attachment to one another, said slots defining a rectangular opening for insertion of a respective tab terminal into each respective said receptacle terminal.