Patent ID: 7604498
Filing Date: 2009-10-20
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. An insulation-displacement connector, comprising: a base member defining first and second sides, wherein the first side is configured to guide and secure a first cable in a first direction and the second side is configured to guide a second cable in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction; at least a pair of pins integrally formed with the base member and each having first and second ends disposed through the base member, the first ends of the pins being configured to pierce the first cable and mechanically and electrically engage internally disposed conductors in the first cable and the second ends being configured to pierce the second cable and mechanically and electrically engage internally disposed conductors in the second cable; and first and second covers pivotably disposed to the base member, the first cover being positionable to mechanically force the first cable into engagement with the first ends of the pins and the second cover being positionable to mechanically force the second cable into engagement with the second ends of the pins.