Patent ID: 8337263
Filing Date: 2012-12-25
Classification: H01F,H01R,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An insulation displacement connector comprising: a substantially planar body having a first end and a second end opposite the first end, at least two deformable tangs extending from the first end of the planar body, each tang having an outer wall and an inner wall, wherein the inner walls form a receiving pocket in axial alignment with the planar body; at least one post extending from the planar body substantially parallel to the deformable tangs, wherein the at least one post comprises at least one inner wall comprising a protrusion extending from the post toward the tangs, and/or at least one outward facing wall comprising a protrusion extending away from the tangs; the receiving pocket adapted to receive and conductively engage a first wire, and wherein each deformable tang is dimensioned to curl around the first wire; and a fastener extending from the first or second end of the planar body and in axial alignment with the planar body, the fastener adapted to conductively engage a second wire.