Improved overmolded connector and method for manufacturing same

Abstract From the Canadian patent

An electrical connector which includes electrical connector contacts and flexible wires extending from the contacts is formed. The connector is formed having an internal skeletal mold insert which includes means for supporting and aligning the electrical contacts and means for anchoring the wires to the skeletal mold insert. The wires are electrically connected to the contacts and mechanically affixed to the wire anchor means such that wire stability and alignment is insured during an overmolding process. The skeletal mold insert, contacts and wire form a subassembly which isovermolded with a substantially insulative material to form the finished connector.