Patent ID: 8246361
Filing Date: 2012-08-21
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. An electrical connector for making electrical connection to insulated conductors, the connector having: (a) a first connector part defining: (b) a second connector part coupled to the first connector part so as to move between open and closed positions; (c) a plurality of insulation displacement contacts (IDC's) including: (d) an electrical power socket defined on the first connector part, the electrical power socket being configured to receive an electrical plug, the electrical power socket including electrically conductive contact elements that are electrically connected to respective active and ground IDCs; wherein the active and ground transverse wire channels are adapted to receive end sections of insulated conductors of a second power cable and electrically connect them with insulated conductors of the first power cable extending through the active and ground lengthwise extending wire channels when the first and second connector parts are closed; and wherein the control and active transverse wire channels are adapted to receive insulated conductors of a control circuit to control operation of the power socket and/or operation of electric devices electrically connected to the first power cable downstream of the connector.