Abstract: A connector has a base and a cylindrical terminal attached to the base. The terminal has a hole in its side wall and a horizontal slot extending from the hole. A cap is mounted on the base so as to substantially cover the terminal. The cap has a passage through it. The passage extends diagonally through the cap. The passage has a first end at a top end of the cap and a second end at a side wall of the cap. The passage may penetrate the top surface of the cap, or the passage may penetrate the side surface adjacent to the top corner of the cap. The cap is rotatable between a first position in which the second end of the passage is adjacent the hole of the terminal, and a second position in which the second end of the passage is adjacent the horizontal slot. The side wall of the cap has a hole through it for insertion of a test probe. The cap has at least one position in which the test probe hole of the cap is adjacent to a solid wall of the terminal.

Abstract: A housing (1) supports a plurality of contact elements (21) with contact sections (27) making contact with core wires (C2) of cables. A press member (14) is rotatable between the open and closed positions with the housing (1). The press member (11) is provided with a receiving section (13) which has a guiding section (13A) opposed to the contact section at the open position and a retention section (13C) opposed to the contact section (27) at the closed position.

Abstract: A customer bridge for a terminating device includes a base defining an interior cavity and a base cap attached to the base and substantially covering the cavity. At least a pair of wire insertion holes formed through the base cap extend into the cavity for receiving twisted-pair tip and ring wires. The customer bridge further includes at least a pair of corresponding insulation displacement contacts disposed within the cavity. An actuating arm pivots between a disconnected position wherein the twisted-pair tip and ring wires do not engage the corresponding pair of insulation displacement contacts and a connected position wherein the twisted-pair tip and ring wires engage the corresponding pair of insulation displacement contacts. The wire insertion holes are located on the top surface of the customer bridge to permit the twisted-pair tip and ring wires to be inserted from immediately above the terminating device.

Abstract: A network interface device includes a base, a cover and a circuit board secured in the base. The circuit board includes terminations for input and output communication lines. Each pair of input and output communication lines corresponds to a single standard telephone line, a high speed data line or other type of line. The communication line terminations may be implemented as insulation displacement connectors, and the cover may include projections on its inner surface such that closing the cover also closes the insulation displacement connectors on the circuit board. For each communication line, the circuit board may include a subscriber bridge which establishes a breakable connection between the input and output line terminations via traces in the circuit board. In fixed wireless, fiber-to-the-home (FITI) and other similar applications, the circuit board may also include terminations for input and output power lines, and the base and cover may be extended to accommodate an uninterruptible power supply.

Abstract: An electrical connection unit including a housing with at least one terminal for receiving either an insulated lead or a stripped lead and at least one metal part having a cutting element and a spring element. The cutting element and the spring element are located along a longitudinal extension of the lead thereby minimizing the height of the electrical connection unit such that it may be used in confined spaces. In accordance with one embodiment, the cutting element and the spring element coincide in space such that they are substantially coplanar to further reduce the size of the electrical connection unit. In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, the metal part serves a dual function as a cutting element and also as a spring element and has an essentially box-shaped configuration. The housing may also include catch projections and/or attachment cross pieces to retain the metal part in the housing. Furthermore, a mountable thrustor and /or latchable cover may also be provided.

Abstract: A connector assembly for penetrating the insulation and establishing electrical connection with insulated electrical wires or conductors, thereby eliminating the need to strip the insulation away from the insulated wires, including a pair of mateable housing members, a pair of flexible piercing terminals and a pair of rotatable cams or levers, and which are all enclosed by the pair of mateable housing members to form a main housing. The unstripped insulated wires are respectively inserted into a pair of conductor receiving apertures on the main housing, where the cams are rotated inwardly such that the cams engage and move the piercing terminals to hold and pierce the insulated wires to establish electrical connection thereto.

Abstract: A high-density connector establishes electrical connections between insulated wires and other wires. The connector has terminals made of electrically conductive materials, for a plurality of insulated wires and a corresponding connector cap which has a round shape. The connector also has a base on which the terminals and cap are positioned. Each insulated wire has an insulation jacket. The connector includes front facing holes through which the insulated wires can be inserted. The terminals of the connector include a plurality of keyholes, each keyhole having a tail and a round portion that serves as the clearance hole for an insulated wire as it passes therethrough along with its insulation jacket.

Abstract: A connector having a body and an insertion cap. The wire insertion cap is pivotable relative to the body and is positively and releasably engageable with the body by a latching mechanism. The latching mechanism includes inclined surfaces on the insertion cap on the body, which ensures that the insertion cap is retained in the connector body when a force is exerted on a wire retained within the insertion cap.

Abstract: A seal for sealing a connector having a test aperture includes a body and a latch formed with the body, the latch including a first deflection beam formed on one side of the body and a second deflection beam formed on an opposite side of the body. The latch also can include a first hook formed with the first deflection beam and a second hook formed with the second deflection beam. The first hook and the second hook are each pivotable between a first latched position and a second unlatched position when the first deflection beam and the second deflection beam are compressed.

Abstract: A high-density connector establishes electrical connections between insulated wires and other wires. The connector has terminals made of electrically conductive materials, for a plurality of insulated wires and a corresponding connector cap which has a round shape. The connector also has a base on which the terminals and cap are positioned. Each insulated wire has an insulation jacket. The connector includes front facing holes through which the insulated wires can be inserted. The terminals of the connector include a plurality of keyholes, each keyhole having a tail and a round portion that serves as the clearance hole for an insulated wire as it passes therethrough along with its insulation jacket.

Abstract: An electrical component (10, 110, 210, 310) for electrically connecting insulated electrical conductors (56) thereto comprises a dielectric housing (12, 112, 212, 312) including a first housing section (20, 118, 218, 318) and a second housing section (22, 120, 220, 320), first and second electrical contact members (42, 44, 158, 160, 240, 242, 334, 336) disposed in the dielectric housing and having first contacts (42a, 44a, 158a, 160a, 240a, 242a, 334a, 336a) extending into the second housing section and second contacts (42b, 44b, 158b, 160b, 240b, 242b, 334b, 336b) positioned within the first housing section, insulation-displacement contacts (42a, 44a, 158a, 160a, 248, 348) as part of the first contacts along which the insulated electrical conductors are positioned, and conductor-moving members (16, 18, 154, 156, 250, 346) for engaging the insulated electrical conductors and moving them into the insulation-displacement contacts thereby forming electrical connections between the insulation-displacement contact

Abstract: An electrical receptacle for electrical connection to insulated electrical conductors comprises a dielectric housing (12) including a first housing section (22) and a second housing section (24); first and second electrical contact members (38, 40) disposed in the dielectric housing (12) and having first contacts (38b, 40b) in alignment with slots (26, 28) of the dielectric housing and second contacts (38a, 40a) in alignment with openings (58) of the dielectric housing including insulation-displacement contacts; and conductor-moving members (16, 18) associated with the insulation-displacement contacts-for moving the insulated electrical conductors into the insulation-displacement contacts thereby effecting electrical connections between the insulation-displacement contacts and the insulated electrical conductors.

Abstract: Connector assembly (10) includes a wire carrier section 14 pivotably mounted to a housing (12) and adapted to be mounted directly to a circuit board without separate fasteners to terminate a discrete wire (180) to a contact (24) that is electrically connected to the board. A wire end (182) is inserted into a respective passageway (16,18) of the wire carrier 14, and the wire carrier section (14) is pivoted toward housing (12) pressing the wire into a slot of an IDC section (26) of the contact. The compact profile occupies minimal board real estate.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes a base, a connector housing supported by the base, and at least one conductive terminal received within the connector housing. The conductive terminal includes a keyhole slot therein including a circular aperture and an elongated slot extending therefrom. The connector housing includes a handle having at least one wire-receiving passage therein, and is movable between a first position and a second position. An insulated wire is readily insertable and removable through the wire-receiving passage in the handle and the circular aperture in the conductive terminal when the connector housing is in the first position. When the connector housing is moved to the second position, the wire is moved from the circular aperture and forced into the elongated slot.

Abstract: A modular plug assembly is provided which includes a modular plug body, and an insulation displacement connector (IDC), having a terminal body and a terminal strip. The assembly is formed to engage a wire, including a multi-conductor wire, and be inserted into a modular jack to form an electrical connection between the wire and the modular jack. Any length of wire can be used, and in the preferred embodiment of the invention, the assembly engages the wire in a toolless manner.

Abstract: A connection terminal is provided which makes it possible to connect two different, side-by-side, unstripped conductors when working with a narrow bed width. This is accomplished by providing a cutting member having a plurality of contact cutting edges of variable height, in conjunction with a lever whose clamping member presses the inserted conductors against the contact cutting edges until the conductor cores are contacted.

Abstract: A switch device, includes a casing having an inlet opening for introduction of a conductive cable, having at least two conductors and an insulating sheath. The casing has an open end which is closeable by a lid. Received in the interior of the casing are contact members having terminals which point in the direction of the lid, for penetration through the insulating sheath of the cable and contacting the conductors. A pressure pad is secured interiorly on the lid in an area of contact-making between the contact members and the conductors, for exerting a pressure onto the cable, whereby the pressure pad so projects into the interior of the casing as to firmly press the cable onto the contact members via the connected terminals, when the lid is closed.

Abstract: A latching mechanism for an insulation displacement connector comprises a cap section, a base section, a latch member and a biasing member preferably configured as a type of spring. The cap section is movable between an open position and a closed position and includes a finger-grip member. The base section is connected to the cap section and includes a latch retaining portion. The latch member contains a latch-engaging portion, a living hinge and a latch base. The latch member is movable between an engaged position and disengaged position. The latch member maintains the cap section in the closed position when the latch member is in the engaged position and the latch engaging portion is confrontingly engaged with the latch retaining portion in this closed position. The biasing member may be formed as an elastically deformable member that has a bend point and is connected to the cap section proximate the finger grip member. Additionally, the biasing member is connected to the latch member at the latch base.

Abstract: A plug for connection of an electro-fluidic converter provided with electrical plug contacts projecting from a converter housing, the plug has a plug housing, electrical counter contacts to the plug contacts of the converter and accommodated in the plug housing, electrical connecting means for a multi-wired encased connecting cable and accommodated in the plug housing, connecting means for electrical or electronic joining of the connecting means with the counter contacts and accommodated in the plug housing, and a contacting device provided for connecting the connecting cable with the connecting means and arranged in the plug housing, the contacting device having a movable cable receiving part for insertion of a cable portion and a clamping lever acting on the cable receiving part for contact-producing pressing of the cable portion against the connecting means.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a connecting device adapted for connecting an electrical cable, which includes wires, to a similar or identical electrical cable. The device includes a housing having a connecting end, which is adapted to be removably connected to a connecting end of an identical connecting device, and an opposite end, which includes a slot for receiving an electrical cable inserted into the housing. The housing also includes a receiving portion at the connecting end for receiving a plurality of connecting blades adapted to engage blades of an identical device and to receive wires of an electrical cable inserted into the housing through an open side thereof. A cover is provided for covering the open side of the housing.

Abstract: This device is made from a flat resilient material, which has a first branch intended to bear against a fixed conducting part of a connection terminal, a moving sharply-angled second branch having, on the side of its free end, an approximately planar part provided with an opening intended for passage of the end of a cable to be connected and a part facing the first branch, as well as a linking region which joins the two branches, thus forming a loop. Each branch has a part which is concave toward the outside of the loop and the two concave parts are approximately facing each other and form a narrows inside the loop.

Abstract: A connector assembly for penetrating the insulation and establishing electrical connection with insulated electrical wires or conductors, thereby eliminating the need to strip the insulation away from the insulated wires, including a pair of matable housings, a pair of conductor guides, a pair of flexible piercing terminals and a pair of rotatable cams or levers, and which are all enclosed by the pair of matable housings. The unstriped insulated wires are respectively inserted into and positioned within the pair of conductor guides, where the cams are rotated inwardly such that the cams engage and squeeze the conductor guides to retain the insulated wires thereto. While the cams are being rotated, they also engage the piercing terminals such that knife ends pierce the insulated wires or conductors to establish electrical connection thereto.

Abstract: A locking latch mechanism for an insulation displacement connector comprises a cap section including a biasing member, a base section and a latch member. The cap section is movable between an open position and a closed position. The base section is hingedly connected to the cap section and includes a latch retaining portion. The latch member is movable between an engaged position and a disengaged position such that the latch member maintains the cap section in the closed position when the latch member is in the engaged position. The latch member includes a latch engaging portion which is lockingly matingly engaged with the latch retaining portion to lock the latch in the engaged position, thereby maintaining the cap section in the closed position.

Abstract: Connector (10) including a wire carrier (14) for terminating a wire (18) to a terminal (60) affixed in housing (12) through insulation displacement. Terminal (60) includes reinforced beam portions (64) along either side of IDC slot (62) for stiffening the beam portions for use with 18.5 AWG Aerial drop wire. Wire carrier (14) is pivotable from an open position to a closed position after an insulated wire (18) has been inserted fully into wire-receiving passageway (20), and is locked in the closed position by locking section (54) of the housing (12).

Abstract: A strain relief for an insulation displacement connector contains a cap section and a base section connected to the cap section at a pivot point. The cap section has at least one wire insertion channel and a first wall. The wire insertion channel has an entrance aperture which is in fluid communication with an exit aperture for passage therethrough in an insertion of an inserted wire. The exit aperture is contained in the first wall. The cap section is pivotally moveable between an open position which facilitates insertion of the wire into the cap section through the entrance aperture and out through the exit aperture, and a closed position. The base section has a side wall and a base hole or depression formed in the base section at the foot of the side wall. The base hole includes a wire stop portion at its bottom.

Abstract: A light string is configured by clips in multiple draping sections in progressively longer arcs which are vertically spaced apart and are spaced by connecting sections. The clips each have two complementing injection-molded plastic shells which snap-fit together to provide a horizontal wireway intersected by a downwardly extending wireway. One or both of the shells have a hook or other mounting element whereby the connecting sections are normally mounted in horizontal aligned positions.

Abstract: An insulation displacement connector having an abutment wall for selectively permitting passage of a wire through a wire passageway and out of the connector. A wire is inserted into an insertion hole of the wire passageway and is prevented from passing beyond the abutment wall. Yet, upon removal of the abutment wall an exit aperture is created which permits passage of the wire out of the connector.

Abstract: A terminal strip with an integrated strain relief mechanism is deployed in an insulation displacement connector that contains a cap section, a base section including at least one terminal strip, and a latch member. The cap section is movable between an open position and a closed position and has therein at least one terminal strip receiving portion and at least one wire insertion channel for holding a wire. The channel has an entrance aperture for entry of the wire. The open position facilitates entry of the wire into the channel. When the cap section is in the closed position, the terminal strip is contained within the cap in the terminal strip receiving portion. The terminal strip includes a first arm having a first arm recess and a second arm having an offset tab. The latch member is movable between an engaged position and a disengaged position such that when the latch member is in the engaged position, it maintains the cap section in the closed position.

Abstract: An RJ style plug is provided including a plug body and a contact supported by the body. The contact includes a plug portion with a plug contact surface and an insulation displacement contact portion with a wire receiving contact slot. The device may also include an attaching body. The plug body may include connection surfaces for connecting the attaching body to the plug body. The attaching body has a wire positioning surface for positioning a wire in the contact slot and attaching the attaching body to the plug body via the connection surfaces. The wire positioning surfaces may include surfaces defining a bore for receiving a wire end and an opening extending from a plug side surface of the attaching body to the bore, the opening being sized to receive an end of the insulation displacement contact portion when the attaching body is connected to the plug body.

Abstract: A strain relief for an insulation displacement connector contains a cap section, a base section, and a base tab. The cap section is movable between an open position and a closed position and has a wire insertion channel for guidedly receiving a wire. The channel has an entrance aperture for entry of the wire into the channel. The open position facilitates entry of the wire into the channel. The base tab is upstanding from the base section and extends into the wire insertion channel when the cap is in the closed position. In this orientation, the wire in the channel is forced by the base tab into contact with a portion of an inner wall of the channel thereby forming a friction fit therebetween. Thus, the wire is restrained in the channel and strain relieved.

Abstract: A tool-less insulation displacement connector comprising a top section and a bottom section, the top section being movable between an open position and a closed position; a latch member movable between an engaged position and a disengaged position, the latch member maintaining the top section in the closed position when the latch member is in the engaged position; and a releasable security member for preventing the latch member from moving between the engaged position and the disengaged position.

Abstract: A tool-less insulation displacement connector comprising a housing having an upper portion in which a wire insertion hole having a longitudinal axis is formed, the upper portion having a front face through which the axis extends; and an entrance aperture formed in the front face, the entrance aperture being in fluid communication with the hole, the front face having a generally flat planar surface, the surface plane of the front face intersecting the axis at a non-perpendicular angle.

Abstract: A miniature electrical connector assembly including a plurality of detachable pivoting assemblies arrayed in a housing and anchored to a base. A plurality of pivoting assemblies are formed with a frangible grooved spacer in between. Each pivoting assembly is capable of receiving two electrical wires and two terminals, each terminal having insulation displacement portions. As the pivoting assembly is rotated from the open to the closed position, a wire is guided into a wire interface between sharp edges of a pair of prongs. The sharp edges slice the insulation, creating an electrical connection when the pivoting assembly is in the closed position. The electric wire may be easily removed by pulling on it, thus rotating the pivoting assembly to the open position. Through this arrangement, a wire may be replaced without affecting adjacent connections. The lower portion of the terminal may include a second pair of prongs to receive and create an electrical connection with a second wire.

Abstract: The connector includes a cover with wire-receiving bores therein, each bore having a reduced width inner portion for a partial segregation of inserted wires of different sizes and an alignment thereof with slotted blades which are sized to accommodate the segregated wires for electrical contact therewith.

Abstract: A tap connector is provided for interconnection to an electrical cable having a plurality of conductor wires. A base defines a longitudinal axis along which the electrical cable is disposed. A plurality of terminals are mounted on the base and are spaced laterally of the axis for terminating the conductor wires. A cover is pivotally mounted on the base and includes a spreader structure for engaging and spreading the conductor wires automatically in response to mounting the cover on the base.

Abstract: This invention relates to a device for connecting a sheathed electric wire in an insulation-displacing contact with the aid of a pivoting connection pusher. When the rotary pusher is opened after the wire is connected, a "semi-hard" point is passed by reason of a cam which pushes an elastic switch element, then the pusher is maintained in its position of maximum opening by a hollow in the cam, while the line connection then remains cut off by the effect of this cam.

Abstract: A connector comprises a casing (2) inside which is mounted a conducting piece (9) having a slit (10) for retaining an electrical wire (16). Mounted so as to pivot inside this casing is a cage (8) having a cavity (13) for the engagement of a maneuvering rod and a cavity (15) for the engagement of the conducting wire (16). During the pivoting movement of the cage (8), the wire (16) is stripped locally and introduced into the slit (10), and the cage sits over that end of the conducting piece (9) which has the slit.

Abstract: Terminal block comprising two connection devices In this terminal block, each connection device has a stripping and retaining slot provided with a wire entry at one end, as well as an insulating casing having, opposite the slots, an opening allowing a wire facing the wire entry to be inserted and slid into the slot. The stripping slots are approximately parallel and the wire entries face each other. The terminal block also has, placed between the two connection devices, a double pusher fitted so as to slide parallel to the direction of the stripping slots between a position of interpenetration with respect to a first connection device and a position of interpenetration with respect to the other connection device.

Abstract: A modified index strip having an extension with integrated push caps for wire termination. The integrated push caps simplify the operation of and allows connection or rearrangement of a single pair of conductors. The modified index strip having alternating height teeth and a pedestal extension with integrated push caps. The push caps fit over alternating height teeth of a prior art connector module mounted on the modified index strip. Each integrated push cap having a pair of ribs for snubbing and seating a pair of conductors into the insulation displacement connectors of the connector module. One or more pair of chambers are provided at the pedestal extension for isolating and gripping the ends of the conductors. Each push cap is maintained in a closed position by a latching mechanism and a recess-protuberance locking mechanism.

Abstract: This invention relates to a detachable connecting terminal which connects an electric conductor in the form of a wire or strand with an electroconductive contact bar, wherein a pivotedly positioned terminal disk in the housing forces the conductor against the contact bar when swivelled. According to the invention, the terminal disk has a knife which, together with a counter knife at the contact bar, separates the insulation from the conductor upon rotation of the terminal disk and forces the stripped portion of the conductor against the clamping region upon further rotation of the terminal disk. This joint can be separated with a suitable tool by pressing against a locking nose.

Abstract: A lampholder structure employing oppositely disposed bed and cover sections hingedly mounted so as to open to permit insertion of first and second electrical feed wires in respective recesses of the structure. Clamping of the bed and cover sections together captures the feed wires and causes interconnection of a lighting device and an optional resistor with the feed wires by forcing a plurality of interior contact elements to penetrate into the feed wires.

Abstract: An insulation displacement connector has a pivotably attached cap with a centrally positioned latch positioned between the lead wire receiving holes of the connector. The connector has two terminals. Each terminal has an upper portion including a pair of upwardly projecting members. The terminals each have a lower portion connectable to respective first and second plug wires. The connector has a housing. The housing has a lower portion. The lower portion has first and second openings in which the terminals are seated. An upper portion is pivotably attached to the lower portion of the housing. The upper portion of the housing includes two lead wire receiving holes. The upper portion of the housing has an open position for insertion of lead wires in the holes, and a closed position for connecting the upwardly projecting members of the first and second terminals to the respective lead wires.

Abstract: A mechanically sealed insulation displacement connector includes a contact and a wire holder. The wire holder has a channel for receiving an insulated wire and a slot for receiving the contact. One end of the channel has a conical shaped region which provides a positive stop for an inserted wire. The positive stop causes the insulation of the inserted wire to press against the inside surface of the conical region when the wire is inserted into the channel. The insulation is slightly deformed providing an inexpensive and effective seal for the wire's conductor without the use of gelled oils and greases. As the insulation is pressed against the conical shaped region, the wire holder is rotated enabling the contact to move into the slot where it pierces the insulation and grips the conductor of the wire, thereby making an electrical connection and holding the insulation against the conical shaped region.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method and device for reliably and positively connecting electric wires in receiving insulation-displacing slots. The pivoting connection pusher is closed by a locking catch borne by an elastic tongue and cooperating with a fixed closure stop. Locking is produced after passage of a hard point and provokes a clearly audible click which indicates to the installer that the insulation-displacing connection of the wire is then positively effected.

Abstract: A network interface device has a base. The base has a first jack on its bottom and a second jack on its top. A middle section is pivotally attached to the base. The middle section has a plug portion shaped to fit into the second jack. The plug portion has first and second terminals. Each terminal has an upper portion and a lower portion. The lower portions of the first and second terminals are connected to the first jack by a pair of openings in the base between the first and second jacks. Each of the openings is capable of receiving a conducting portion of an external plug when the external plug is inserted in the first jack, so that the conducting portions of the external plug contact the lower portions of the first and second terminals. An upper section is pivotally attached to the middle section. The upper section receives the upper portions of the first and second terminals. The upper section has first and second holes.

Abstract: This invention relates to a socket of the "modular-Jack" type, provided to receive cables arriving from very varied directions. It is associated with a connecting pusher which is totally symmetrical with respect to a transverse plane. Jaws fixed on the socket cooperate with shapes on the rear of the pusher in a order to grip it and introduce it by force, with a lever effect, in this receiving part. The receiving part has insulation displacement contact, which are intended to engage strands of the cable received.

Abstract: A lamp socket assembly having insulation piercing and displacing contacts which make electrical and mechanical joints with the two conductors of an electrical lamp cord. The contacts have two pointed ends to pierce the insulation and a slot between to sever and displace the insulation from the contact which is arranged transverse to the path of the cord in the socket. An actuating lever, pivotally mounted to the socket body, is held in different ratchet controlled position ranges to hold the lever and socket in assembly and accept the cord end and then force the cord in to the insulation piercing and displacing contacts. A strain relief member is made to engage the cord when the lever is fully operated.

Abstract: An electrical connector for terminating a plurality of wires (4) includes a housing (10) which holds a plurality of insulation displacement contacts (52) that are associated with respective ones of the wires. The contacts are arranged in two spaced-apart rows (55, 56). A fixture (16) is pivotally connected to the housing. The fixture has an array of first slots (82) and an array of second slots (86). The arrays of slots are spaced-apart. The first slots (82) are axially aligned with respective ones of the second slots (86) to define pairs of axially aligned spaced-apart slots. The wires (4) can be laced into respective ones of the pairs of slots (82, 86) when the fixture (16) is in an open position, and the slots are arranged such that the wires become terminated to respective ones of the contacts (52) when the fixture is pivoted to a closed position.

Abstract: A connection unit for transmission networks includes contact members which cooperate with a conjugate connection unit and connection terminals in an insulative material body, each of which is individually connected to the contact members by electrical conductors and each of which includes at least one connection unit having a circumferentially elongate slot around an axis. A barrel coaxially associated with two connection units circumferentially staggered around one such axis is rotatable about said axis and forces an electrical wire into the slot of each of the connection members. To this end the barrel has, in corresponding relationship to the slot of each of the connection units, a passage adapted to have an electrical wire of this kind engaged in it.

Abstract: A press-connecting joint connector comprises a terminal having a plurality of electrically connected press-connecting blades for electrically connecting a plurality of sheathed wires pressed into the press-connecting blades, a connector body for supporting the terminal therein, the connector body having at least one side wall, a cover, a wire-pressing portion formed on the cover for pressing the wires into the press-connecting blades when the cover is engaged with the connector body, and a notched portion formed in at least one longitudinal end of the at least one side wall of the connector body, wherein at least one of the plurality of wires, when bent, is received by and held against the notched portion to prevent the cover from being disengaged from the connector body by an external force acting on the at least one of the plurality of wires.