Abstract: A joiner capable of joining two terminal strip segments together in a consistent manner which permits the joiner to be automatically detected against a background of a continuous strip of terminals by a terminal insertion machine has two identical, hermaphroditic joiner halves. Each joiner half has an optically detectable solid body, means for engaging a terminal strip segment, and means for securely grasping another joiner half. Two terminal strip segments can be joined with the joiner by engaging an end of a first terminal strip segment with a means for engaging a terminal strip segment on a first joiner half, while engaging an end of a second terminal strip segment with a means for engaging a terminal strip segment on a second joiner half. A joint is formed between the first and second terminal strip segments by securely grasping the first and second joiner halves together.

Abstract: An electric connector assembly for connecting insulated wires to conductors on a printed circuit board comprises a housing block of insulation material for each pair of wires. Each housing block is formed with two chambers separated by divider wall means which include a flexible retaining arm projecting from the base of the housing block for insertion through a hole in the printed circuit board into retaining engagement therewith. An insulation displacement contact member is disposed in each chamber with a terminal lug portion extending from the base of the housing block for insertion into the printed circuit board. A cover hinged to each housing block has integral pusher members for forcing a pair of wires into respective slotted contact plates of the associated contact members when the cover is moved to a closed position upon the housing block.