Abstract: A modular connector assembly particularly useful in the wiring systems of motor vehicles. The connector assembly includes a single terminal connector member and a plurality of separate terminal connector members which collectively and matingly engage with the single connector member. The separate terminal members are contained in the chambers of a multi-chambered flange which retains them in mating orientation with respect to the single connector member. An H-bar is configured to engage and unite the plurality of separate connector members and the flange to form a united assembly. The united assembly is then engaged with the single connector member to establish electrical communication therebetween.

Abstract: A modular electrical connector assembly for use with the wiring systems of vehicles. The assembly includes a plurality of modular blocks, each having one or more tapering mortises formed on the sides thereof and a plurality of tubular, singled walled, double tenon wedges which are insertable into the mortises to assemble the blocks together. Preferably, wedges are formed with an upwardly tapering ramp disposed on each tenon which terminates in an upwardly depending stop surface for engagement with a downwardly depending stop surface formed on the mortises of the modular blocks to prevent relative verticle motion between the blocks and the wedges.

Abstract: A terminal connector for retaining and supporting a female electrical terminal. The terminal connector is formed of an electrically insulating material and is configured such that the socket of the terminal and a portion of, but not the entire, edge of the terminal proximate said socket is exposed to allow access to the exposed portion by a probe to permit testing of the terminal.

Abstract: A sealed electrical connector assembly 2 used to interconnect wires 4 with a printed circuit board comprises a receptacle connector 6 matable with a pin header 8. The receptacle connector 6 includes a secondary lock 60 located on the mating face of an insulative housing 30. Integral latches 50 are received within correspondingly shaped pocket 62 in the secondry lock. A conductor seal cap includes a plurality of projections which can be selectively removed. Remaining projections seal individual seal cavities. A stamped and formed pin is used in the pin header. An integral plug is used to seal the leak path on the interior of the stamped and formed cylindrical pins.

Abstract: An apparatus in the form of an electrical connector which permits electrical programming of circuits, such as an integrated circuit component, and subsequent mechanical reprogramming of the same circuitry is disclosed. The connector includes a plurality of signal terminals and at least one ground terminal adapted to engage printed circuit board traces joining leads of an integrated circuit component. A fusible wire initially joins selected signal terminals to ground. Portions of the wire can be severed by application of an electrical potential between selected signal terminals and ground sufficient to generate a current in excess of the current carrying capacity of the wire. The terminals are held in place by an insulative body and are inserted into an insulative housing where contact can be made with a pin header having detachable pins for mechanically reprogramming the device.

Abstract: A pull to seat electrical connector having a plurality of terminals which are pulled into cavities in an insulative housing through the mating face of the terminal is disclosed. Unterminated wires are first inserted through cavities in the housing and terminals are attached adjacent the housing mating face. When wires are then pulled, the terminals are pulled into the cavities and rotated into alignment with the cavities, so that box-shaped receptacle contact sections are properly oriented. The rear of each cavity conforms generally to the outer contour of the wires, whereas the receptacle enclosing portion of each cavity adjacent the mating face of the connector conforms generally to the receptacle configuration, such as a box-shaped receptacle contact portion. Stop fingers, extending upwardly from the terminal, engage inner shoulders to stop rearward movement of the terminals in the cavities.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly includes a mating receptacle and header. The receptacle includes contacts having beam members integral with and extending between a forward and rearward cylindrical portion. The beam members are formed in opposed pairs with constricted portions at different axial locations. The spacing between the opposed pairs of beams is less than the widths of the beams. The header includes rows of square posts for mating with the socket contacts, the rows of posts being axially offset from each other.

Abstract: Method and apparatus embrace loading electrical conductor wires (100) into a wire retainer (36) which in turn is made to engage and become part of a frame (30) having grooves (37) therein and apertures (34, 35) adapted to receive the retainer and/or components (120) which are terminated to wires implanted in said grooves. The wire retainer may be in the form of a simple wire organizer or an electrical connector. Wire implantation via rolling is taught wherein a roller (114) is driven to cause frame movement beneath the roller.

Abstract: An electrical probe includes a base member and a cover member, the base member including a plurality of channels disposed therealong on an upper surface of the base member. The base member also includes a plurality of electrical terminals disposed in apertures below the channels, with resilient contact portions aligned along a front edge thereof. The probe is profiled for use with an electrical connector which has a retractable seal exposing portions of the terminals within the connector. The probe is aligned with the connector housing, the housing and probe cooperatively providing polarization to align the terminals within the probe with the individual insulated conductors which lead into the electrical connector and the cover member is placed over the base member to trap the insulated conductors between the base and the cover and resiliently bias electrical terminals of the probe against the extending portions of the connector terminals.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes an insulative housing having a front mating face and a rear sealed face. The connector housing further includes a plurality of terminals disposed in apertures which extend between the front face and the rear sealing face of the housing. The terminals include front contacting portions adjacent to the front face and wire connecting portions adjacent to the rear face. The terminal also includes an integral portion which extends beyond the rear sealing face. A seal is provided at the rear sealing face which is retractable therefrom to expose the extending terminal portions for probing. The seal is retractable from the rear sealing face while the electrical connector is connected to a matable receptacle, and while the system, to which the electrical connector and receptacle are connected, is operating.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly includes a mating receptacle and header. The receptacle includes contacts having beam members integral with and extending between a forward and rearward cylindrical portion. The beam members are formed in opposed pairs with constricted portions at different axial locations. The spacing between the opposed pairs of beams is less than the widths of the beams. The header includes rows of square posts for mating with the socket contacts, the rows of posts being axially offset from each other.

Abstract: The disclosure illustrates an electronically controlled fuel pump in which the microprocessor is cooled by the fuel extending to the inlet of a positive displacement pump. The cooling passage has a labyrinth flow path and the heat sinks of the microprocessor transfer heat to the passage through conduction. An auxiliary pump causes fuel to flow through the heat exchange passage during certain conditions, such as shutdown, to maintain the temperature of the microprocessor below a predetermined maximum. Transducers and other control elements associated with the microprocessor are maintained in a cavity in the fuel pump to protect them from the environment and a pivotal connection with appropriate placement of the leads is provided in the housing for ready access to these transducers and control elements.