Patent ID: 6027368
Filing Date: 2000-02-22
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
An assembly, comprising:a terminal array connector having a predetermined length and a predetermined width;a planar bracket having a first end section, a second end section and a middle section that extends between said first end section and said second end section, wherein said middle section has a width equivalent to said predetermined width and both said first end section and said second end section have a width that is wider than said predetermined width, said bracket further defining a plurality of wire apertures, and screw apertures that extend through said bracket from said first surface to said second surface;at least one spacer disposed between said bracket and said terminal array connector, separating said terminal array connector from said bracket; andat least one mechanical fastener extending through one of said screw apertures in said bracket wherein said mechanical fastener attaches said bracket to said terminal array connector in a predetermined orientation where said middle section of said bracket is in alignment with said terminal array connector.