Abstract: A solid single leg terminal includes an electrical conductor end portion at one end and an opposing substantially solid mounting end portion for mounting through a whole other printed circuit board. The mounting end portion forms an elongate mounting leg of substantially uniform cross-section and defines a longitudinal axis. The mounting leg is dimensioned to be substantially fully receivable within the whole from one side of the printed circuit board through to the other side of the printed circuit board. At least one elongate indentation is provided in the mounting end portion substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis to facilitate splitting of the mounting leg along the indentation into two half leg portions and splaying same into abutment against the other side of the printed circuit board to secure the position of the terminal on the printed circuit board. A method of forming the terminals is also described.

Abstract: An insulation displacement connector (IDC) includes a pair of spaced, coextensive U-shaped beams fixed to each other along one pair of the beam portions of the beams in a mounting plane, the other pair of beam portions being free to move away from each in a contact plane in response to a wire and its insulation being forced into a wire-receiving channel or groove formed between the U-shaped beams. The IDC can be provided with mounting legs for mounting on a PC board, or on the body of a connector terminal. By curving at least one of the portions of the U-shaped beams a preset can be imparted to the contact of the IDC. The contacts can be shaped to receive a curve or cable, an electrical tab, a fuse or the like. When the IDC is used to terminate a wire or cable, it is preferably provided with a strain relief slot to minimize axial or longitudinaly forces of the wire or cable at the points where the insulation is displaced and electrical contact is made with the IDC.

Abstract: A solid single leg terminal includes an electrical conductor end portion at one end and an opposing substantially solid mounting end portion for mounting through a whole other printed circuit board. The mounting end portion forms an elongate mounting leg of substantially uniform cross-section and defines a longitudinal axis. The mounting leg is dimensioned to be substantially fully receivable within the whole from one side of the printed circuit board through to the other side of the printed circuit board. At least one elongate indentation is provided in the mounting end portion substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis to facilitate splitting of the mounting leg along the indentation into two half leg portions and splaying same into abutment against the other side of the printed circuit board to secure the position of the terminal on the printed circuit board.

Abstract: A method and quick disconnect contact for mounting on a pre-drilled circuit board is disclosed. The generally flat contact is provided with two stabilizing portions between the mounting legs. The stabilizing portions form pivot or pressure points spaced from or offset from associated major surfaces of the contact to minimize deformation and likelihood of breakage of the mounting legs upon application of external forces.