Patent ID: 6350147
Filing Date: 2002-02-26
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
An electrical connector for use in connecting an electrical cable, having a plurality of wires, to an associated substrate, the electrical connector comprising:a first connector half and a second connector half; said first connector half is selectively connectable to the associated substrate; a base forming a part of said second connector half; said base carrying a plurality of electrical contacts terminating said plurality of wires for making an electrical connection to said associated substrate; a mechanism juxtaposed to said base; said mechanism receiving and holding the electrical cable at an angle greater than 0Â° but less than 90Â° relative to said base; and a removable hood selectively connectable with said base to cover said base and to form an enclosure with said base; said hood being a separate element from said base; wherein said base is a separate element from said mechanism; wherein said base includes a stud extending from said base; said mechanism includes a first clamp for selectively connecting said mechanism to said stud.