Press-fit connector with modular components
AssigneeEnnovi Industries, Inc.
InventorsMatthew Rumschlag, Jason Ksiazk, Richard Johannes, Richard Schneider, Gregory Torigian
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Abstract
A connector assembly for connecting together parts to convey electrical signals in-between. The connector assembly includes a plurality of terminal wafers mechanically connected together. Each of the terminal wafers includes a plurality of terminals, each having oppositely directed press-fit fasteners. A body formed from plastic is molded over the terminals. The terminal wafers are connected together by having plugs of one or more terminal wafers inserted into sockets of one or more other terminal wafers, respectively.
Claims20
A connector assembly for connecting together parts to convey electrical signals in-between, the connector assembly comprising:
- a plurality of terminal wafers mechanically connected together, each of the terminal wafers comprising:
- a plurality of terminals, each terminal including a first press-fit fastener joined to a second press-fit fastener by a linearly-extending main section such that the first and second press-fit fasteners extend in opposing directions;
- a body comprising plastic molded over the terminals, the body having first and second sides extending between first and second ends, wherein the first side comprises a plurality of sockets and the second side comprises a plurality of outwardly-extending plugs, and wherein the first press-fit fasteners project from the first end and the second press-fit fasteners project from the second end;
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- wherein the terminal wafers are connected together by having the plugs of one or more terminal wafers inserted into the sockets of one or more other terminal wafers, respectively.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.