20240055806. ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR WITH POSITIVELY RETAINED TERMINAL MODULES simplified abstract (FOXCONN (KUNSHAN) COMPUTER CONNECTOR CO., LTD.)
ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR WITH POSITIVELY RETAINED TERMINAL MODULES
Organization Name
FOXCONN (KUNSHAN) COMPUTER CONNECTOR CO., LTD.
Inventor(s)
SHIH-KAI Lin of New Taipei (TW)
CHIN-JUNG Wu of New Taipei (TW)
MING-CHUAN Wu of New Taipei (TW)
ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR WITH POSITIVELY RETAINED TERMINAL MODULES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240055806 titled 'ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR WITH POSITIVELY RETAINED TERMINAL MODULES
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes an electrical connector with multiple terminal modules arranged perpendicular to each other and housed in an insulating housing to create a mating cavity. The insulator of each terminal module has through holes filled with materials from the insulating housing.
- Electrical connector with multiple terminal modules arranged in different directions
- Insulating housing overmolds and retains terminal modules to create a mating cavity
- Insulator of each terminal module has through holes filled with materials from the housing
Potential Applications
- Automotive industry for wiring harnesses
- Electronics industry for circuit board connections
Problems Solved
- Simplifies assembly process
- Provides secure and reliable electrical connections
Benefits
- Improved efficiency in manufacturing
- Enhanced durability and reliability of electrical connections
Original Abstract Submitted
an electrical connector includes: plural terminal modules each including a row of terminals arranged in a first direction and an insulator molded with the row of terminals, the plural terminal modules being arranged in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction; and an insulating housing overmolding and retaining the plurality of terminal modules to define a mating cavity, wherein the insulator of each terminal module defines plural through holes running therethrough in the second direction, and materials of the insulating housing fill the through holes of each terminal module.
