Electrical connector body hinge arrangement

Abstract From the Canadian patent

Abstract of the Disclosure, A molded thermoplastic electrical connector body has an integrally hinged part which is molded in an open position and movable to a closed position. The hinge arrangement comprises a flexible hinge web for repeatedly pivoting the hinged part between the open and the closed positions and a frangible reinforcement web whlch is transverse to the flexible hinge web. The frangible reinforcement web positions the hinged part in the open position and distorts upon initial closure of the hinged part. In the first embodiment, the reinforcement web collapses under compression and in the second embodiment the reinforce-, ment web stretches under tension.