Patent ID: 8007310
Filing Date: 2011-08-30
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. An electrical connector assembly comprising: a first connector portion for supporting a plurality of insulated electrical conductors having an exterior insulating layer surrounding a conductive core portion, wherein the first connector portion further includes a plurality of detent elements to secure the plurality of electrical conductors to the first connector portion, and at least one alignment recess; a second connector portion removably engageable with the first connector portion, the second connector portion having a plurality of socket portions corresponding to the plurality of electrical conductors of the first portion, and at least one alignment member cooperative with the at least one alignment recess of the first connector portion to guide the second connector portion into engagement with the first connector portion; wherein at least one socket portion of the plurality of socket portions includes at least one insulation displacement crimp (IDC) connector configured to penetrate a corresponding external insulating layer of a corresponding one of the plurality of electrical conductors to place the at least one IDC connector in electrical communication with the conductive core portion of the corresponding electrical conductor; wherein the first connector portion has a plurality of arcuate troughs disposed between corresponding detent elements for receiving the electrical conductors; and wherein a recess is disposed on each side of each arcuate trough of the plurality of arcuate troughs for receiving the at least one IDC connector; wherein the plurality of socket portions are integrally molded in the second connector portion, and configured for the socket portions to extend perpendicularly with respect to the plurality of electrical conductors; and wherein at least two of the socket portions have differing geometries for ensuring proper orientation and alignment between the plurality of electrical conductors and an external plug connector.