Abstract:
A modular buss center for an automotive vehicle is provided including a first plug connector; an intermediate terminal having a first male end and a second female end and at least one arm, the first end being electrically connected to the first plug connector; a first template with a hole for receipt of the intermediate terminal; at least one flex circuit, the flex circuit having at least one cut-out flag, the flag making contact with the intermediate terminal arm; a second template separated from the first template by the flex circuit, the second template having a hole for receipt of the intermediate terminal second end; and an electrical component positioned on the second template opposite the flex circuit, the electrical component being electrically connected to the intermediate terminal second end.
Abstract:
A cable assembly (A) is disclosed for a logic analyzer which comprises a flat woven cable (14) having an analyzer connector (18) and a probe connector (22). The analyzer connector includes a printed circuit board (32) and the probe connector includes a printed circuit board (34). Resistor-capacitor networks (D, E) are carried on respective PC board (32, 34) for extending the effective bandwidth of the cable assembly. A cable assembly (A") is disclosed having a low capacitance provided by high gauge signal conductors (92) and increased center-to-center spacing between the signal conductor and exclusively associated ground wires (94a, 94b). Resistor netowkrs (D', E') provide a high input resistance to the cable assembly. An interface shroud (B) connects terminal (C) of probe leads (10) to probe connector (22). A plurality of exterior grooves (54) are formed on an upper wall (44) of interface shroud (B) which receive locking arm (62) of terminal body (60). A trigger ramp (74) allows locking arm (62) to be quickly disengaged.
Abstract:
A transition adapter for terminating flat power cable includes at least a stamped and formed member having opposed plate sections between which an end or an edge portion of the cable is receivable to be terminated. The plate sections have opposing cooperating terminating regions comprised of a plurality of alternating wave shapes and relief recesses, with each wave shape aligned with a recess of the opposing terminating region. When the plate sections are urged together under sufficient force, shearing edges along each side of each wave shape shear the cable conductor by cooperating with shearing edges of the adjacent wave shape of the opposing terminating region, scissors-fashion. Crests of the wave shapes deflect the sheared cable portions into the opposing relief recesses, forming a series of interlocking wave joints across the intermeshing terminating regions and terminating the cable between the plate sections. The wave crests deflect integral strips of conductor out of the plane of the cable, exposing sheared conductor edges for electrical connection therewith such as with solder. Softer metal insert members may be secured to and along outer surfaces of the plate sections to engage and form gas-tight electrical connections with substantial surface areas of the sheared conductor edges.
Abstract:
A connector having a plurality of terminals formed therein with the mating ends of the terminals forming stacked pairs across one surface of the connector is characterized by the tail ends of the terminals forming a linear array across another surface of the housing, linearly adjacent pairs of tail ends corresponding to stacked pairs of mating ends. Each tail end has a first and a second conductor mounting surface thereon.
Abstract:
An improved cable having low crosstalk characteristics is comprised of a pair of multi-conductor cable members laminated together with the pairs of wires of and between the respective cable members being so spaced as to effectively form a balanced capacitive bridge configuration. The conductors of the cable members can be either round or flat in section and the cable members are preferably secured together across their entire width by means which allows the cables to be readily separated at the termination. This capability for separation of the cable members is also effective for inserting a tap means intermediate the ends of the cable.
Abstract:
A hermaphroditic electrical contact is disclosed for use with multiple conductor flat flexible cables terminated by elongated mating plug and receptacle connectors. A plurality of contacts are mounted in each of the connectors. Each contact includes a resilient cantilever contact arm integral with and extending along a contact body. The arm is formed of light spring stock and is shaped to permit over center motion. The free end of the arm is profiled to engage tabs on the body which restrain movement of the arm. Fixed tabs and a resilient latch extend from the contact body to allow easy mounting in the plug and receptacle connectors. The spring latch can be depressed to permit the contacts to be easily removed from the connector assembly without damage. The contacts also include staggered pairs of sharpened teeth which are capable of penetrating cable insulation and being crimped or bent in a curled relationship over the margins of a flat configuration conductor to inwardly deform and resiliently pinch the conductor side margins at a plurality of locations. The edges of the teeth are sufficiently sharp to insure penetration through the insulation jacket to establish the desired electrical connection with the inwardly crimped portion of the conductor.
Abstract:
A cable clamping device is provided for use with an electrical connector for electrically terminating conductors of a multi-conductor cable. The cable includes a shielding foil running the length of the cable. The cable clamping device includes first and second clamp means hingedly attached and defining mating faces profiled to provide a cable passage therebetween. Complementary interengaging latch means are provided on the first and second clamp means to hold the clamp means together sandwiching the cable in the passage. A foil shield bus terminal is mounted on one of the first and second clamp means and includes puncture means for penetrating the shielding foil. The other first and second clamp mans bias the shielding foil into penetrating engagement with the puncture means. A conductive means couples the foil shield bus terminal to the ground conductor of the cable.
Abstract:
A connector for joining multi-conductor cables comprising first and second mating connector elements which are fixed to first and second multi-conductor cables. The first connector element holds bared sections of the conductors of the first cable in a spaced apart relationship and defines upstanding pillars over which the conductors are folded. The second connector element holds bared sections of the conductors of the second cable in a spaced apart relationship and defines apertures adjacent to the conductors which are shaped to receive the upstanding pillars, so that respective conductors of the first and second cables are urged into electrical engagement with one another when the first and second connector elements are mated. The frictional contact between the conductors ensures a self-cleaning action.
Abstract:
A cable and connector section comprising a section of cable (13), including an elongated, flexible body (19) of insulating material and a plurality of conductors (21) carried by the body. Each of the conductors (21) terminates in a conductor end (25). A connector body section (15) on the section of flexible cable (13) is usable for connecting the section of flexible cable to another member (15a, 37). A plurality of contacts (17) are provided on the conductor end (25), respectively, to achieve a high-contact density.
Abstract:
A two-piece solderless connector is disclosed herein having a first member formed with a cavity supporting a leaf spring over which a strip of plastic backed electrical conductors are carried so that the strip is folded over upon itself to define a contact closure between opposing surfaces of electrical conductors. Opposite ends of the conductors within the cavity terminate at an elongated opening constituting an entrance leading into the cavity for insertably receiving similar electrical conductors projecting from a second member of the connector. Resilient biasing members urge the conductors together. The connector conductors of both the first and second members provide an integral part of a flex circuit and the electrical conductors of each member are integral with separate and individual circuit conductors included in the over-all flex circuit.