Abstract: An insulation displacement terminal is formed entirely of an integral metal sheet. The terminal includes first and second plate-like insulation displacement groove-forming portions opposed to each other in a first direction along which an insulated wire extends. Each of the insulation displacement groove-forming portions has an insulation displacement blade of a U-shape defining an insulation displacement groove. Bottom portions of the insulation displacement groove-forming portions are interconnected by an interconnecting portion. A lead extends downwardly from one side edge of the interconnecting portion. A holding space for an insulation of the insulated wire is formed between a pair of plate portions which are formed respectively at opposite side edges of the first insulation displacement groove-forming portion by bending. Each of the plate portions has a retaining projection and a bendable piece portion.

Abstract: The insulation displacement terminal 3 is retained on the terminal retainer portion 5 of the main housing 6. The lead 12 of the insulation displacement terminal 3 is soldered to the first surface 10a of the circuit board 10 through the bottom plate 13 of the main housing 6 and the circuit board 10, which is held in the second retaining space 11 between the main housing 6 and second cover housing 8. After the insulation displacement terminal 3 in such a subassembly state is connected by insulation displacement with a desired portion of the insulated wire 2, the first cover housing 7 is combined with the main housing 6. The receiving portion 44 of the second cover housing 8 receives the insulation displacement load via the bottom plate 13 of the main housing 6 and the circuit board 10.

Abstract: The insulation displacement terminal 3 is retained on the terminal retainer portion 5 of the main housing 6. The lead 12 of the insulation displacement terminal 3 is soldered to the first surface 10a of the circuit board 10 through the bottom plate 13 of the main housing 6 and the circuit board 10, which is held in the second retaining space 11 between the main housing 6 and second cover housing 8. After the insulation displacement terminal 3 in such a subassembly state is connected by insulation displacement with a desired portion of the insulated wire 2, the first cover housing 7 is combined with the main housing 6. The receiving portion 44 of the second cover housing 8 receives the insulation displacement load via the bottom plate 13 of the main housing 6 and the circuit board 10.

Abstract: An insulation displacement terminal 3 is formed entirely of an integral metal sheet. The terminal includes first and second plate-like insulation displacement groove-forming portions 71 and 72 opposed to each other in a first direction X along which an insulated wire extends. Each of the insulation displacement groove-forming portions 71 and 72 has an insulation displacement blade 74 of a U-shape defining an insulation displacement groove 73. Bottom portions of the insulation displacement groove-forming portions 71 and 72 are interconnected by an interconnecting portion 75. A lead 12 extends downwardly from one side edge of the interconnecting portion 75. A holding space R for an insulation of the insulated wire is formed between a pair of plate portions 78 and 79 which are formed respectively at opposite side edges of the first insulation displacement groove-forming portion 71 by bending. Each of the plate portions 78 and 79 has a retaining projection 80 and a bendable piece portion 81.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly for flexible flat cable used for electrically connecting a plurality of contacts and a flexible flat cable. The electrical connector assembly includes a housing in which the contacts and the flexible flat cable are inserted; and a housing lock to be freely rotatably engaged in the housing and press the flexible flat cable for the holding in such a manner as to bend the flexible flat cable. This permits the flexible flat cable to be prevented from slipping off and also permits it to be kept in its connected and held state even when used in an environment subjected to vibration and external force.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly for flexible flat cable used for electrically connecting a plurality of contacts and a flexible flat cable. The electrical connector assembly includes a housing in which the contacts and the flexible flat cable are inserted; and a housing lock to be freely rotatably engaged in the housing and press the flexible flat cable for the holding in such a manner as to bend the flexible flat cable. This permits the flexible flat cable to be prevented from slipping off and also permits it to be kept in its connected and held state even when used in an environment subjected to vibration and external force.