Electrical connector insert retention assembly

Abstract From the Canadian patent

The invention relates to the field of electrical connectors which utilize hollow shells and internal insert members. It has often been difficult to accurately locate the insert members in exact predetermined axial positions between and snugly against immovable stop surfaces of the shells, since the manufacture of the insert members usually results in some variation in the axial dimension. Retention techniques utilizing adjustable stop surfaces on separate shell members or on separate retaining members add to the cost and complexity of electrical connectors. Therefore, it is desirable to provide an electrical connector in which the insert member is retained between and snugly against …