Patent ID: 6827586
Filing Date: 2004-12-07
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A connector comprising:an insulative housing including a body portion with opposing first and second exterior surfaces, a plurality of terminal-receiving cavities formed in the housing body portion, each of the terminal-receiving cavities extending through said housing body portion to the housing opposing first and second surfaces; and, a plurality of conductive terminals disposed in said terminal-receiving cavities, a single one of the terminals being disposed in a single cavity, each of the terminals including: a terminal body portion extending horizontally within its associated terminal-receiving cavity, the terminal body portion having a plurality of distinct edges, first and second terminal retention members being disposed along first and second opposing edges of said body portion, and a contact portion that extends away from said terminal body portion, within the associated terminal-receiving cavity, the two terminal retention members being embedded in said housing to thereby hold said terminal body portion in place within said housing, said terminal first retention member including an extent folded back upon said terminal body portion along said terminal body portion first edge and said terminal second retention member including a retention stub disposed along said terminal body portion second opposing edge, the retention stub being formed by bending another extent of said terminal body portion at an angle to said terminal body portion, said retention stub further including an opening formed therein along said terminal body portion second edge, the opening being filled with material from which said housing is made and thereby providing a means for anchoring said terminal within said housing.