Patent ID: 6416349
Filing Date: 2002-07-09
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
An insulation displacement electrical connector comprising:an elongated base having a mating section defining a receiving space, a transverse slit, and a plurality of passageways therein, the base further having a mating surface, a first surface opposite to the mating surface, and two second surfaces positioned at both ends thereof; a cover assembled to the base and comprising a central portion and a pair of frames positioned at both sides of the central portion, said central portion defining a slot and a third surface abutting the first surface, each frame defining a fourth surface abutting a corresponding second surface; and a plurality of terminals received in the base and each having at least an arm received in the corresponding passageway, a body received in the transverse slit, and an insulation displacement fork received in the slot; wherein the base comprises a pair of posts extending from the mating section to the cover; wherein a tooth projects beyond each second surface from the post and engages with the frame; wherein a channel is defined between the frame and the central portion for receiving the post; wherein the central portion defines a plurality of grooves; wherein the fork and the arm are located in different planes with respect to a surface of the body; wherein the mating section has a protrusion projecting from one end thereof, and a recess at an opposite end thereof and in communication with the receiving space.