Electrical connector having displaceable sidewall terminal element

Abstract From the Canadian patent

This invention relates to electrical connectors of the insulation-opening type and, more particularly to electrical connec-, tors having contacts with flexible sidewalls which hold the contacts in the cavities of the connectors. The contacts generally include terminal elements which sever the insulation and establish an electrical connection with the conductor without the need for any stripping or soldering operation. Since the insulation-piercing contacts may be most economically manufactured by stamping operations It is, necessary to use sheet metal stock which is easily formable. Accordingly the insulation-piercing terminal elements of prior art contacts may be deformed in the connecting …