Patent ID: 6042408
Filing Date: 2000-03-28
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
An electrical connector for a flat conductor having an electrical path thereon, said connector comprising a housing, an electrical terminal in the housing, and a pressing member pivotally mounted on said housing about a pivot axis and rotatably movable between three positions including an open position in which the pressing member and housing together define a mouth open to receive a flat conductor, a partially closed position in which said mouth is partially closed and said pressing member is prevented from rotating to said open position and a closed position in which said mouth is closed to clamp said conductor against said terminal and said pressing member is prevented from rotating to said partially closed and open positions, said connector also including an initial latch that applies a first latch force to said pressing member for holding said pressing member in said partially closed position and preventing rotational movement of said pressing member, and a final latch that applies a second latch force to said pressing member for holding said pressing member in said closed position, said second latch force being greater than said first latch force.