Patent ID: 6219913
Filing Date: 2001-04-24
Classification: B29C,H01R,Y10T

Abstract:
A method for producing a connector having a plurality of terminal fittings and a synthetic resin housing, comprising the steps of:forming a nonconductive mount plate having opposite first and second surfaces and an opening extending through the nonconductive mount plate from the first surface to the second surface;securing a first plurality of the terminal fittings on the first surface of the nonconductive mount plate and securing a second plurality of the terminal fittings on the second surface of the nonconductive mount plate such that each of the terminal fittings bridges the opening in the nonconductive mount plate and such that each of said terminal fittings has a first portion secured to the nonconductive mount plate on a first side of the opening and a second portion secured to the nonconductive mount plate on a second side of the opening to form a core member;inserting the core member into a mold cavity; andinsert molding synthetic resin around the core member including directing the synthetic resin into the opening, such that the synthetic resin substantially fills the opening and surrounds portions of the terminal fittings bridging the opening to define the synthetic resin housing.