Abstract: Techniques for terminating one or more flat flexible cables (38A,38B) are disclosed. A floor plate (21) used in such terminating is adapted to receive one or more insulation-piercing connectors (28) in one or more recesses (27) in an upstanding wall (26) along an edge of the floor plate. Each connector may alternatively receive, in independent manner and in electrical isolation from one another, either one or two flat flexible cables at the option of a user. Suitable, temporary protective cover (61) and final housing (71) facilities are also disclosed.

Abstract: A floor plate assembly (11), for terminating flat flexible cables (22,22) at two bracket members (14,14) on the plate, is disclosed. The floor plate has adequate area to assure firm adhesive bonding to a floor (73), with flat flexible cables being laid over the plate. Protective flanges (29,29) are provided on a pair of complementary, temporary cover sections (26,26) and an optionally pivotable bracket member (44) to protect substantial lengths of cable from accidental cutting during carpet-laying operations. The plate and a permanent housing (72) cooperate to clamp the carpet (74) about the bracket members, without creating undue stresses on an adhesive bond between the plate and the floor during threaded attachment of the housing to the bracket.