Patent ID: 6452103
Filing Date: 2002-09-17
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
An electrical connector for crimpable connection about an electrical conductor upon application of a crimping force imparted by opposing arcuate dies of a crimping tool, said connector comprising:an elongate connector body formed of a compressible material, said connector body including an elongate first planar face and an elongate second planar face, said first planar face being opposed to said second planar face, one end of said connector body being defined by a continuous arcuate wall extending between said first planar face and said second planar face for engaging one arcuate die of the crimping tool, the other end of said connector body defining a first open ended conductor receiving nest, said connector body further defining a second open ended conductor receiving nest and a third open ended conductor receiving nest, said second and third conductor receiving nests being adjacent said arcuate wall and opening in substantially opposite directions, said connector body providing no more than three points of contact with said opposing dies of the crimping tool prior to crimping.