Abstract: A header assembly includes a header housing having a cavity configured to receive a receptacle connector therein. The header housing has at least one cartridge latch in the cavity. A signal header cartridge is received in the cavity and locked in the header housing by the at least one cartridge latch. The signal header cartridge has a plurality of signal contacts extending between mating portions and mounting portions that extend from the signal header cartridge. A power header cartridge is received in the cavity and locked in the header housing by the at least one cartridge latch. The power header cartridge has a plurality of power contacts extending between mating portions and mounting portions that extend from the power header cartridge.

Abstract: A lever for use with a plug housing and a method of manufacturing. The method includes molding the housing and lever in one mold, with the housing and lever being separate parts. Extracting the housing and lever from the mold and moving a mating end of the lever into position relative to a mounting portion of the housing. The lever may include a first member having a first handle and a second member having a second handle which are mated together to form the lever. Additionally, the lever may have portions which are movably, hingedly or pivotably connected to a handle at a connection regions which are formed to provide a weakened area about which lever arms can move, rotate or pivot relative to the handle.

Abstract: A header connector assembly and a process of fabricating a header connector assembly is disclosed. The header connector assembly includes a header subassembly and a module. The header subassembly includes an outer housing and an inner housing, the inner housing having contacts and a circuit board, wherein the circuit board is attached to the header subassembly.

Abstract: A header connector assembly and a process of fabricating a header connector assembly is disclosed. The header connector assembly includes a header subassembly and a module. The header subassembly includes an outer housing and an inner housing, the inner housing having contacts and a circuit board, wherein the circuit board is attached to the header subassembly.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes a housing having a plurality of terminal passages. Each terminal passage has a deflectable latch for securing the terminal within the passage and is configured to permit an electrical terminal to be inserted into the passage. Openings are provided proximate the deflectable latches, with each opening extending from a first terminal passage of the plurality of terminal passages to an adjacent second terminal passage. Projections extend from side surfaces of the terminal passages, with at least one projection extending into each terminal passage. At least one projection is positioned to cooperate with a side surface of a respective deflectable latch to prevent the deflectable latch from being overstressed. The openings and the projections allow the terminal passages to be closely spaced thereby reducing the size of the connector while providing overstress protection for the deflectable latches.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly is shown having a housing member with a mating assist which rotatably draws complementary connectors together. The mating assist is actuated by way of a linear actuator which rotates the mating assist member.

Abstract: An electrical connector module assembly is disclosed having a connector header usable with multiple module bodies. At least one module body has integral alignment members for aligning printed circuit contact portions with the module body and with a connected substrate.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly is comprised of a main housing portion and a front housing portion. The main housing portion and front housing portion receive a terminal therethrough and are rotatable relative to each other. The front housing portion has a terminal receiving cavity which receives the base portion of a terminal, and the main housing portion has a terminal receiving passageway. The terminal receiving passageway has a terminal receiving aperture which aligns with the terminal receiving cavity, which when rotated overlaps the terminal receiving cavity to lock the terminal therein.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly is disclosed having a housing where at least one camming slide slides relative to the housing, and has a camming slot therein which is cooperable with a camming lug on a mating housing. The slide comprises an integral pin thereon. A connecting link is rotatable relative to the housing and includes an aperture which cooperates with the camming slide. A lever is rotatable relative to the housing and is profiled to rotate the connecting link, and in turn translate the slide. The housings are drawn together and apart upon movement of the slide.

Abstract: An outer housing is configured to receive alternative first and second housings. The first inner housing is configured to receive clean body contacts where the inner housing includes integral locking latches extending into the contract receiving cavity where the locking latch may be positioned against the shoulder of the contract retaining the contact in position in the cavity. Alternatively, a second inner housing may be provided with a locking shoulder against which a locking lance of an electrical contact having a locking lance may be provided.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly includes a plug assembly for mating with a header. The plug assembly includes a plug housing and a lever, where the lever includes gear teeth which cooperate with a tooth on the header in a rack and pinion fashion. The lever is locked to the plug housing when the lever is poised for the plug housing to be inserted into the header. A release member on the header releases the lever from the locked position allowing the lever to be rotated to the position where the lever gear teeth mesh with the header tooth, to draw the plug assembly into the header. A cam on the lever also contacts a contact surface in the header, which pre-lifts the plug assembly during disconnection.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly is disclosed having a housing assembly, having a mating face where at least one camming slide slides relative to the housing assembly, and has a camming slot therein is cooperable with a camming lug on a mating housing. The slide comprises gear rack teeth thereon. A rotary gear is rotatable relative to the housing assembly and includes gear teeth which cooperate with the gear rack teeth. A lever is rotatable relative to the housing assembly and is profiled to rotate the rotary gear, and in turn translate the slide. The housings are drawn together and apart upon movement of the slide.

Abstract: A connector assembly is comprised of a connector housing and a terminal position assurance member (TPA). The connector housing has an outer shroud wall which defines a gap between a central body portion of the connector housing. The TPA has an integrally co-molded seal thereon, which is receivable in the gap when the TPA is in position.

Abstract: A connector assembly is comprised of a connector housing and a terminal position assurance member (TPA). The connector housing has a latch which abuts with a tine on the TPA. The terminal, when received in the fully inserted position, deflects the tine, and the TPA may move to its fully locked position.

Abstract: An outer housing is configured to receive alternative first and second housings. The first inner housing is configured to receive clean body contacts where the inner housing includes integral locking latches extending into the contract receiving cavity where the locking latch may be positioned against the shoulder of the contract retaining the contact in position in the cavity. Alternatively, a second inner housing may be provided with a locking shoulder against which a locking lance of an electrical contact having a locking lance may be provided.

Abstract: An electrical connector is disclosed that includes a receptacle connector and a plug connector with a lever to assist mating the receptacle and plug connectors. The lever rotates within a slot formed between the receptacle and plug connectors. The lever is configured to permit an operator to mate and unmate the receptacle and plug connectors with a reduced mating and unmating force provided by the mechanical advantage of the lever. The lever may include an optional snap feature for securely engaging the lever in a closed position.

Abstract: A connector is disclosed. The connector includes a connector housing having a terminal channel and a terminal positioned within the terminal channel. The connector includes a primary locking mechanism including a locking beam configured to engage a first terminal locking surface and a secondary locking mechanism including a locking hinge having a locking foot configured to engage a second terminal locking surface. The locking hinge is configured to pivot from a staging position to permit passage of the terminal into the connector through the terminal channel to an operative position to retain the terminal within the terminal channel and establish a position of maximum rearward travel of the terminal within the terminal channel.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly is shown having a housing member with a mating assist which rotatably draws complementary connectors together. The mating assist is actuated by way of a linear actuator which rotates the mating assist member.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly includes a plug assembly for mating with a header. The plug assembly includes a plug housing and a lever, where the lever includes gear teeth which cooperate with a tooth on the header in a rack and pinion fashion. The lever is locked to the plug housing when the lever is poised for the plug housing to be inserted into the header. A release member on the header releases the lever from the locked position allowing the lever to be rotated to the position where the lever gear teeth mesh with the header tooth, to draw the plug assembly into the header. A cam on the lever also contacts a contact surface in the header, which pre-lifts the plug assembly during disconnection.

Abstract: A wire management cover having a cover body configured to detachably engage a connector and having an opening configured to allow passage of one or more wires. The cover includes a wire management portion hingedly attached to the cover body. The wire management portion has a plurality of channels, each channel configured to receive at least one of the one or more wires. The wire management portion is capable of latching engagement with the cover body. The cover body includes features permitting orientation of the cover in a plurality of directions with respect to the connector.