Patent ID: 8210876
Filing Date: 2012-07-03
Classification: H01R,Y10T

Abstract:
1. Electrical connector, comprising a plurality of connector wafers coupled by a coupling piece, each wafer comprising a housing accommodating a plurality of contact elements, said housing having opposite side edges, an insertion side exposing the contact elements, a back side and opposite main faces, the connector wafers being provided with first coupling means extending along at least a portion of a side edge thereof, wherein the coupling piece is provided with second coupling means extending along at least a portion thereof, wherein the first and second coupling means are arranged for engaging each other, in a coupled situation, on a plurality of distinct, spaced transverse engagement portions along a first coupling ridge, the number and the positions of which along the respective coupling means determine the relative fixation as well as the force required for assembly of the connector wafer and the coupling piece.