Abstract A method of forming plug or socket multiple connectors by the cold crimp sleeve technique involves the use of a twin sleeve extrusion, the sleeves being joined by a web, portions of the sleeves being cut out at intervals around web portions which serve as a carrier strip. Such an extrusion can then be fed conveniently to the dual die of a crimping machine where terminals of a twin core lead are inserted into respective sleeves. On crimping, both sleeves are simultaneously cold formed about respective terminals, and the carrier strip portion is severed. To facilitate use, a portion of the web between the sleeves may also be cut away to allow penetration of one multiple connector into the sleeves of another multiple connector.
An electrical connector assembly comprising a body formed of dielectric material and containing at least two electrical terminals, the body comprising a member having at least two parallel open ended tubular portions, adjacent tubular portions being integrally joined by a web, each tubular portion containing A terminal and the tubular portions having crimped sections deformed about the terminals to secure the terminals within the tubular portions, the insulating body having a uniform crosssection throughout its length, other than at the crimped sections, so as to permit said body to be made by an extrusion process.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
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An electrical connector assembly comprising a body formed of dielectric material and containing at least two electrical terminals, the body comprising a member having at least two parallel open ended tubular portions, adjacent tubular portions being integrally joined by a web, each tubular portion containing A terminal and the tubular portions having crimped sections deformed about the terminals to secure the terminals within the tubular portions, the insulating body having a uniform crosssection throughout its length, other than at the crimped sections, so as to permit said body to be made by an extrusion process.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
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An electrical connector assembly as set forth in claim 1 wherein said tubular portions are disposed at free ends of said web with their axes being in the same plane as that of said web.