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134 results about "Insulation-displacement connector" patented technology

An insulation-displacement contact (IDC), also known as insulation-piercing contact (IPC), is an electrical connector designed to be connected to the conductor(s) of an insulated cable by a connection process which forces a selectively sharpened blade or blades through the insulation, bypassing the need to strip the conductors of insulation before connecting. When properly made, the connector blade cold-welds to the conductor, making a theoretically reliable gas-tight connection.

Crosstalk compensation with balancing capacitance system and method

A insulation displacement connector (IDC) patch panel includes a circuit (PC) board with interdigitated capacitance for balancing out inherent capacitance found within IDCs of the panel and conventional plug connectors coupled to the panel. Unwanted cross-talk signals are reduced as a consequence.
Owner:LEVITON MFG

Insulation displacement connector assembly and system adapted for surface mounting on printed circuit board and method of using same

There is provided an insulation displacement connector (IDC) assembly having a main body defining at least one wire channel. The main body has at least one substantially flat surface to which a vacuum nozzle can be affixed in order to pickup the IDC assembly. The IDC assembly has at least one contact member with a piercing, cutting or slicing end that is slideably disposed within the main body, and a mounting end that extends from the main body. The mounting end of the contact is attached to a printed circuit board. An insulated conductor, such as wire, cable, and / or ribbon, can be quickly and easily inserted in the channel without being pierced by the piercing end of the contact. When a user pushes down on the IDC, the contact slides into the channel and pierces the insulated conductor.
Owner:ZIERICK MFG

Patch panel with crosstalk reduction system and method

A insulation displacement connector (IDC) patch panel includes a circuit (PC) board with interdigitated capacitance for balancing out inherent capacitance found within IDCs of the panel. Unwanted cross-talk signals are reduced as a consequence.
Owner:LEVITON MFG

Electrical terminal array with insulation displacement connectors and surge arrestors

The application describes an electrical terminal comprising a pair of longitudinally disposed contact members, each having a pair of insulation displacement connectors connectors, one at either end thereof, thereby to link two wire pairs, wherein. each contact member comprises a contact arm each extending in a defined direction, the contact arms leading to a pair of arrestor contacts spaced so as to accept a surge arrestor. The defined direction is preferably substantially transverse to the contact members. This enables the surge arrestor to be placed to one side of the electrical terminal, avoiding interference with ingoing and outgoing wires and avoiding inhibiting access to test points. The contact members are preferably parallel within the electrical terminal. The arrestor contacts are preferably spring contacts, thereby to enable replacement of the arrestor. The contact arms more preferably end at the spring contacts. In a particularly preferred embodiment, the contact arms are non-contiguous with the contact members but are joined thereto. This join can be by way of a lug extending from the edge of one of the two members and engaging within a slot of the other. This provides a particularly simple but effective electrical contact. The lug is preferably on the contact members, thereby placing the slot on the contact arms. This also avoids the need to bend a single-piece blank, thereby risking damage to or distribution of the IDC connector. The terminal will ideally be enclosed within a plastic housing, and this will preferably comprise a recess for receiving the surge arrestor, the arrestor contacts extending into the recess.
Owner:A C AGERTON

Crosstalk compensation with balancing capacitance system and method

A insulation displacement connector (IDC) patch panel includes a circuit (PC) board with interdigitated capacitance for balancing out inherent capacitance found within IDCs of the panel and conventional plug connectors coupled to the panel. Unwanted cross-talk signals are reduced as a consequence.
Owner:LEVITON MFG

Communications jack with printed wiring board having self-coupling conductors

A communications jack includes: a jack frame having a plug aperture; a plurality of contact wires, the contact wires having free ends that extend into the plug aperture, the free ends of the contact wires being arranged serially in side-by-side relationship; a plurality of insulation displacement connectors; a dielectric mounting substrate, the mounting substrate including a plurality of mounting locations for contact wires and a plurality of mounting locations for insulation displacement connectors; and a plurality of conductors mounted on the substrate, each of the conductors extending, defining a path, and establishing electrical connection between a contact wire mounting location and an insulation displacement connector mounting location. At least one of the conductors includes two self-coupling sections that are immediately adjacent to each other and that have identical instantaneous current direction such that the sections self-couple and cause a localized increase in inductance.
Owner:COMMSCOPE INC

Structure for connecting a combination lamp

An insulation displacement connector (40) selectively effects insulation displacement of required conductive paths of a flat cable (30) in correspondence with the function of a bulb socket connector (20). Further, the other unnecessary conductive paths are passed through without being subjected to insulation displacement connection. In addition, as the insulation displacement connector (40) and a socket housing with a bulb (21) fitted thereto are engaged, insulation displacement terminals and bulb conductor portions of the bulb (21) are electrically connected directly.
Owner:YAZAKI CORP

In-line splice connector

An in-line splice connector comprises a connector body having a first end and a second end opposite the first end and having a generally elongated cavity region formed between the first and second ends to house at least a first insulation displacement connector (IDC) element. The in-line splice connector also includes a first cap and a second cap, each cap including a wire guide to receive and guide a wire to the IDC element. The first cap is pivotally mounted at the first end of the connector body to receive a first wire and the second cap is pivotally mounted at the second end of the connector body to receive a second wire. A closing of the first and second caps actuates a splice of the first and second wires.
Owner:3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES CO

Insulation displacement connector retaining latch member

A tool-less insulation displacement connector comprising a moveable wire receiving portion having a front face and a rear side, the front face having a bottom edge, a top edge and two opposite sides; and a hinged latch having a cross member hingedly connected to the moveable portion and oriented above the top edge of said front face, the cross member having two downwardly projecting arms bordering the front face proximate the opposite sides, the cross member having an inwardly projecting recess oriented above the front face and separated from the front face by a channel, the front face being sloped inward such that the bottom edge is farther from the rear side than is the top edge, the recess having a depth that is at its greatest proximate the channel, the recess and a portion of the sloped front face together defining a recessed tactile feedback area within which a portion of a digit of a user may rest when operating the connector.
Owner:COMMSCOPE INC

Midspan patch panel with compensation circuit for data terminal equipment, power insertion and data collection

A compensating advanced feature patch panel that can include removable modular or fixed electronic components located directly on the patch panel which are separately or in combination capable of providing advanced features such as device detection and power insertion. The patch panel provides communications between an insulation displacement connector (IDC) at a PD / User end, and any standard interface type using unshielded twisted pair cables, such as an RJ45 connector at a switch end at performance levels of at least category 3, 5, 5e, 6 and / or higher (e.g. 6e or 7) and equivalent performance levels as required by compensating for the active electronics used in providing advanced features through the use of inductive, capacitive and reactive circuit elements to compensate for advanced feature electronics.
Owner:HUBBELL INC

Access cover configured to receive a testing device

An access cover configured to pivotally connect to an insulation displacement connector (IDC) block includes a body and a releasable securing mechanism extending from the body. The body includes an opening configured to receive a testing device and a recess configured to receive an electrical conductor. The releasable securing mechanism is configured to engage with the IDC block to releaseably fix the access cover in a closed position.
Owner:3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES CO

Electrical connector with a plurality of capacitive plates

An electrical connector for transmitting data signals between the insulated conductors of a first data cable and corresponding insulated conductors of a second data cable, including a socket shaped to at least partially receive a plug of said first data cable; a plurality of insulation displacement contact slots shaped to receive end sections of the conductors of the second data cable; a plurality of electrically conductive contacts including resiliently compressible spring finger contacts extending into the socket for electrical connection with corresponding conductors of the first cable; insulation displacement contacts seated in corresponding insulation displacement contact slots for effecting electrical connection with corresponding conductors of the second data cable; and mid sections extending therebetween; and a plurality of capacitive plates coupled to respective ones of the mid sections of the contacts by electrically conductive stems, wherein the capacitive plates induce capacitive coupling between adjacent contacts.
Owner:COMMSCOPE TECH LLC

Coaxial cable insulation displacement connector

A right-angle coaxial cable connector has an inner cable stop for positioning an end of a coaxial cable in a specific location within an electrically conductive connector housing. A terminal device of the connector includes a center contact terminal with insulation displacement blades on one end. A dielectric member is sandwiched between the center contact terminal and an outer electrical contact. The cable stop surface may be a direct projection from the housing or an extension of the dielectric member. The projection or dielectric member electrically isolates a conductive core of the cable from the connector housing. Full insertion of the terminal device or a part of the terminal device into the connector housing causes the blades to cut through insulation of the cable and electrically connect the conductive core of the cable with the center contact terminal. The structure of the connector housing and the assembly process enable inspection of the cable end location within the housing prior to termination of the cable. A ferrule is used to secure the cable to the housing after confirmation of the location. The outer electrical contact of the terminal device is electrically connected to an outer conductive sheath of the cable through the connector housing when the ferrule is crimped on the housing around the sheath.
Owner:YAZAKI NORTH AMERICA

Connector security mechanism

A tool-less insulation displacement connector comprising a top section and a bottom section, the top section being movable between an open position and a closed position; a latch member movable between an engaged position and a disengaged position, the latch member maintaining the top section in the closed position when the latch member is in the engaged position; and a releasable security member for preventing the latch member from moving between the engaged position and the disengaged position.
Owner:AVAYA TECH CORP

In-line splice connector

An in-line splice connector comprises a connector body having a first end and a second end opposite the first end and having a generally elongated cavity region formed between the first and second ends to house at least a first insulation displacement connector (IDC) element. The in-line splice connector also includes a first cap and a second cap, each cap including a wire guide to receive and guide a wire to the IDC element. The first cap is pivotally mounted at the first end of the connector body to receive a first wire and the second cap is pivotally mounted at the second end of the connector body to receive a second wire. A closing of the first and second caps actuates a splice of the first and second wires.
Owner:3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES CO

Insulation displacement connector (IDC)

An electrical insulation displacement connector includes a bare single-wire contact element having a first end defined by opposed blades that define a receipt aperture for an insulated wire, and a second end configured for direct electrical contact at a contact position on a printed circuit board. Retaining structure is defined on the blades. A cap is configured for fitting over the exposed bare blades. The cap includes side walls and end walls with a slot defined in each of the end walls that align with the blade aperture. The side walls are engaged by the retaining structure upon pressing the cap onto the blades. The slots in the end walls of the cap have a width and height such that upon fully pressing the cap onto the blades, the slots engage and longitudinally align the insulated wire into the blade aperture so that the blades pierce and make electrical contact with a core in the insulated wire.
Owner:KYOCERA AVX COMPONENTS CORP

Electrical connector

An electrical connector for transmitting data signals between the insulated conductors of a first data cable and corresponding insulated conductors of a second data cable, including a first part having a socket shaped to at least partially receive a plug of said first data cable; a second part having a plurality of insulation displacement contact slots shaped to receive end sections of the conductors of the second data cable; a plurality of electrically conductive contacts including resiliently compressible spring finger contacts extending into the socket for electrical connection with corresponding conductors of the first cable; insulation displacement contacts seated in corresponding insulation displacement contact slots for effecting electrical connection with corresponding conductors of the second data cable; and mid sections extending therebetween; and a plurality of capacitive plates coupled to respective ones of said mid sections of the contacts by electrically conductive stems, wherein the capacitive plates are arranged side by side, extend in a substantially common direction, and are separated by a dielectric material extending at least partially therebetween.
Owner:COMMSCOPE TECH LLC

LED light engine and method of manufacturing

The present invention relates to a light emitting diode (LED) light engine. The LED light engine includes at least one LED, the at least one LED having at least one first electrical terminal and at least one second electrical terminal. The LED light engine further includes an electrical cable having a first conductor and a second conductor, the at least one LED being secured to the first conductor by a first insulation displacement connector (IDC) and to the second conductor by a second IDC. The first IDC includes at least one socket for receiving the at least one first electrical terminal and a piercing portion for displacing the insulating portion and electrically contacting the first conductor of the electrical cable. The second IDC includes at least one socket for receiving the second terminal of the at least one LED and a piercing portion for displacing the insulating portion and contacting the second conductor of the electrical cable.
Owner:GELCORE LLC (US)

Electrical connector

An electrical connector for transmitting data signals between the insulated conductors of a first data cable and corresponding insulated conductors of a second data cable, including a first part having a socket shaped to at least partially receive a plug of said first data cable; a second part having a plurality of insulation displacement contact slots shaped to receive end sections of the conductors of the second data cable; and a plurality of electrically conductive contacts including resiliently compressible spring finger contacts extending into the socket for electrical connection with corresponding conductors of the first cable; insulation displacement contacts seated in corresponding insulation displacement contact slots for effecting electrical connection with corresponding conductors of the second data cable; and mid sections extending therebetween, wherein relative movement between the mid sections of the contacts is inhibited by a fastener.
Owner:COMMSCOPE TECH LLC

IDC adapter

An insulation displacement connector type adapter has a housing, a circuit board, two IDCs received in the housing and a cover to enclose the IDCs inside the housing. The two IDCs are vertical with respect to the circuit when the two IDCs are securely engaged with the circuit board, such that the center of gravity of the adapter falls within an area covered by the housing.
Owner:LIANG YU HO

Electrical connector

An electrical connector for transmitting data signals between the insulated conductors of a first data cable and corresponding insulated conductors of a second data cable, including a socket shaped to at least partially receive a plug of said first data cable; a plurality of insulation displacement contact slots shaped to receive end sections of the conductors of the second data cable; and a plurality of electrically conductive contacts including resiliently compressible spring finger contacts extending into the socket for electrical connection with corresponding conductors of the first cable; and insulation displacement contacts seated in corresponding insulation displacement contact slots for effecting electrical connection with corresponding conductors of the second data cable, wherein the insulation displacement contact slots are arranged so that adjacent pairs of insulation displacement contacts open in different directions.
Owner:COMMSCOPE TECH LLC

Midspan patch panel with circuit separation for data terminal equipment, power insertion and data collection

A compensating advanced feature patch panel that can include removable modular or fixed electronic components located directly on the patch panel which are separately or in combination capable of providing advanced features such as device detection and power insertion. The patch panel provides communications between an insulation displacement connector (IDC) at a PD / User end, and any standard interface type using unshielded twisted pair cables, such as an RJ45 connector at a switch end at performance levels of at least category 3, 5, 6e, 6 and / or higher (e.g. 6e or 7) and equivalent performance levels by compensating for the active electronics used in providing advanced features. Compensation is achieved in part through the separation and isolation of active and communication circuit elements.
Owner:HUBBELL INC

Modular terminal block assembly

A modular terminal block assembly including modular shells having channel shaped and walled ends, multiple housings for insulation displacements connectors and slotted partitions. A universal connector with extending parallel arms connect abutting modular shells, and barrier strips are located within the modular shells abutting the housings. End shells are also attached to the modular shells. Grease is placed in the housing and in activators mounted to the housings. The shells are filled with potting compound where the arms and partitions integral with the shells act as reinforcing elements in the compound. Thereafter the compound hardens so as to strengthen and stiffen the connected shells. This results in a robust assembly.
Owner:EMERSON NETWORK POWER ENERGY SYST NORTH AMERICA

Insulation displacement connector

The present invention provides an insulation displacement connector that is suitable for the tool-less connection of wires of various gages. The combination of channels having a reduction in effective diameter and blades having various gaps restricts the insertion of the wires such that an appropriately-sized pair of blades can pierce the insulation to contact the metallic core of each wire. Because of this configuration, the wire connector does not require excessive force to bite down on the wires. Because a large force is not required, the insulation displacement connector can be finger operated and no separate tool is necessary.
Owner:POWER PROD

Cable connector assembly with latching means

A cable connector assembly (1) includes an insulative housing (2), a number of contacts (3), a number of wires (4), and a cover (5). The housing has a number of passageways (24) in a front portion (20), and a number of posts (27) and blocks (28) on a rear portion (22). Every two neighboring posts define a contact-receiving tunnel (26) therebetween. Each contact includes an insulation displacement portion (32) received in a corresponding contact-receiving tunnel. The insulation displacement portion includes a first wall (320), a second wall (322), and an intermediate section (324) connecting the opposite walls. The first and the second walls each define a slot (328), and the slots align with each other. Each wire is received in the slots of a corresponding contact in the contact-receiving tunnel. The cover includes a plurality of latching arms (57) respectively engaging with the blocks of the housing.
Owner:HON HAI PRECISION IND CO LTD
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