Abstract: A packaging arrangement for a plurality of electrical connector assemblies includes a carrier strip having a row of connector housings formed integrally therewith along like edges of the housings. Extending from one side of the carrier are protrusion means for spacing multiple carriers laterally apart in parallel adjacent relationship. Integrally formed latching means extend outwardly of the protrusion means and are receivable by an aperture or slot of the adjacent carrier for securing rows of connectors together.

Abstract: An arrangement for carrying a continuous sequence of a plurality of similarily oriented connector housing members, connected together side-by-side relationship is disclosed. Each housing member has complementary, interconnecting male and female pivotable coupling members integrally formed at its opposed side faces. A male pivotable coupling member is received within a female pivotable coupling member of an adjacent housing with a snap fit, so as to be journalled therein. Also disclosed is an arrangement for limiting relative rotation between adjacent intercoupled housing members. With the present invention, connector housings can be provided as a continuous chain conveniently transported on reel holders.