Abstract: An electrical cross-connector arrangement is provided for connecting to an electrical junction box or the like a plurality of connecting terminals, modules or pin-and-socket connectors, including a comb-like member having a plurality of resilient flat finger portions having free ends that extend within corresponding openings contained in a plurality of bus bars, respectively, the free end of each finger portion being twisted about the longitudinal axis of the finger portion, thereby to effect a positive electrical contact between the finger portion and the walls of the bus bar opening, while affording a certain degree of tolerance.

Abstract: A protection and control assembly includes several multipole electrical switch devices each having a box (10,20,30) provided with input side and output side conducting connection strips, that project along a vertical axis on a horizontal connection area on the input side, and output side respectively, of the box (10,20,30) and that can be inserted in openings (44) of removable power terminal blocks (40,40?,50,50?,60). The assembly includes at least one connecting element (80,80?) that electrically connects the poles of a first and a second electrical device of the assembly, the connecting element (80) being arranged such that it is positioned firstly between the box (10) and a power terminal block (40,50) of the first device, and secondly between the box (20) and a removable power terminal block (40?,50?) of the second electrical device.

Abstract: A terminal block includes a block body, a plurality of conductive terminals, and a switch assembly. The block body has a front surface, and each conductive terminal has a portion outwardly extending from the front face. The plurality of conductive terminals is arranged in an array of rows and columns, with each row having at least one pair of conductive terminals. The switch assembly has an open position and a closed position, with the closed position permitting electrical communication between conductive terminals in a row of the array. The open position does not permit electrical communication between conductive terminals in the row.

Abstract: An electrical hub network connecting apparatus electrically couples a plurality of stackable hubs in close proximity to one another. The connecting apparatus includes a housing rigidly formed for enclosing a plurality of electrical conductors. The housing has a main body extending between transverse first and second ends each having a connector affixed thereto. The connectors are electrically connected by the electrical conductors and each releasably attaches electrically and mechanically to a respective receiving connector mounted on one of the hubs.

Abstract: A terminal block includes a block body, a plurality of conductive terminals, and a switch assembly. The block body has a front surface, and each conductive terminal has a portion outwardly extending from the front face. The plurality of conductive terminals is arranged in an array of rows and columns, with each row having at least one pair of conductive terminals. The switch assembly has an open position and a closed position, with the closed position permitting electrical communication between conductive terminals in a row of the array. The open position does not permit electrical communication between conductive terminals in the row.

Abstract: The system of electrical connection is formed by one or more units coupled to each other, each one of them comprising a conductive piece (1) and an insulating piece (2) in which is housed the aforementioned conductive piece, both pieces (1 and 2) being free-standing which permits the assembly both to each other and also their linking with other similar units without mounting position. The conductive piece (1) has individual end posts (3) extending from twisted segments (4) with opposing orientation. The insulating piece (2) has a slot configuration with its ends prepared with bucket-shaped expansions (8) with an appropriate configuration to house the posts (3), the straight segments (6) of said posts being on the exterior, the insulating pieces (2) having on their side faces protuberances (9) of slot configuration for assembly by sliding insertion of ribs (10) provided on the side of another insulating piece (2) and to permit the coupling between them to form a connector assembly.

Abstract: A knockout access assembly on a cover assembly for a jumper assembly. The cover assembly has a planar member. The jumper assembly has one or more bus assemblies, each the bus assembly having one or more collar assemblies, and each the collar assembly having a top surface with a fastening device on the top surface. The jumper assembly further has a housing assembly, the knockout access assembly includes a portion of the cover assembly planar member having an opening, a removable member, and frangible tabs. The removable member is disposed within the cover assembly planar member opening. The removable member is coupled to the cover assembly planar member by one or more of the frangible tabs.

Abstract: A mounting for a jumper assembly bus assembly where the jumper assembly includes a housing assembly and a bus assembly. The jumper assembly housing assembly has a housing assembly planar member and a plurality of side walls extending generally perpendicular to and downward from the planar member defining at least one raceway. The bus assembly includes a bus assembly planar member with two terminal ends extending therefrom. The mounting includes at least one bus assembly mounting boss disposed on a housing assembly side wall, the mounting boss disposed adjacent to, but spaced from, the housing assembly planar member, and at least one elongated bus assembly clip extending from the housing assembly. The bus assembly mounting boss is structured to retain the bus assembly planar member adjacent to the housing assembly planar member and the at least one bus assembly clip is structured to retain a bus assembly terminal end against the housing assembly planar member.

Abstract: This comb includes a link bar (5) from which parallel contact plugs (6) extend. Each contact plug is in the form of a tooth (6) pierced by at least one longitudinal window (9) delimiting at least two connection branches (10, 12) which are parallel and deformed transversely in opposite directions one with respect to another and the adjacent edges of which, defined by the parallel edges of the window, are located at a certain distance from one another.

Abstract: A bus bar base member 55W is integrally joined to a holder body 51 by insert molding, thereby forming a bus bar structure 50, and the bus bar base member 55W is severed at a portion thereof into a plurality of bus bars. One side (surface) of an interconnecting portion 56 is exposed at those regions, corresponding respectively to punching holes 54, and those regions, each disposed between the adjacent punching holes 54, at an entire area thereof to provide an entire exposure surface 56A. When there is used a die 71 adapted to be held against this exposed surface, there is no need to form any convex portion of a low strength on the die 71.

Abstract: A fluorescent tube base comprises a body and a cover detachably attached to the body. The body is provided with two conductive pieces and a bridging or shorting piece connecting the two conductive pieces. The conductive pieces are provided with a through hole. The bridging piece is provided with two connection ends. The two conductive pieces are connected by the bridging piece such that the two connection ends of the bridging piece are inserted into the through holes of the two conductive pieces. With such assembly, a conventional tube base may be used for joining florescent tubes in parallel.

Abstract: A linked PCB and the linking method thereof are provided. In an embodiment, a first PCB is provided with a first row of through holes defined at a first side to connect signals therefrom. A second PCB is provided with a second row of through holes at a second side to connect signals therefrom. The first and second rows of through holes are aligned with each other using a fixing device. Using an element-inserting machine jumpers are provided between the first and second rows of through holes to connect the signals from these two PCBs.

Abstract: A method for altering a circuit pattern of a printed-circuit board includes the steps of removing a portion of the printed-circuit board so that the circuit pattern inside the printed-circuit board is exposed, and connecting an exposed portion of the circuit pattern to another portion of the printed-circuit board by a conductive body so that a circuit path is formed between the exposed portion of the circuit pattern and the other portion of the printed-circuit board.

Abstract: This comb comprises a link bar (5) from which parallel contact plugs (6) extend. Each contact plug is in the form of a tooth (6) pierced by at least one longitudinal window (9) delimiting at least two connection branches (10, 12) which are parallel and deformed transversely in opposite directions one with respect to another and the adjacent edges of which, defined by the parallel edges of the window, are located at a certain distance from one another.

Abstract: This piece comprises a part with a profiled shape having a hollow polygonal section along which an insulation-displacement and retaining slit for at least one wire is made.

Abstract: A shorting assembly is provided for shorting contacts of an electrical connector. A first shorting bridge having a plate portion and extensions interconnects a first set of electrical contacts preselected for shorting. A second shorting bridge having a plate portion and extensions interconnects a second set of electrical contacts preselected for shorting. The extensions project into bottom portions of guide slots for the contacts of the electrical connector to provide a reliable shorting connection. An insulator spaces the shorting bridges from one another. The shorting bridges and the insulator are mounted in a stack like manner to the electrical connector.

Abstract: Described is a quick connect/disconnect 10 for an electrical system comprising first and second separated electrical current carrying connectors 43A, 43B, a source of electricity, each with a first and second, respectively, receptors 40A, 40B for receiving a metallic prong; An electrical current carrying buss adapted to carry a pair of the metallic prongs 30A, 30B which cooperatively align, when connected, with the receptors of the current carrying connectors; and An electrically insulated handle 16, 18 that can be raised and lowered, which handle is attached at one end 24 to the buss and the opposite end adapted to be engaged such that in the lowered position the electrical system is connected so as to permit electrical current to pass from the first connector through the first receptor, through the metallic prong, through the buss to the other prong and to the second receptor, then to the second current carrying connector; and when the handle is in the raised position, current does not flow through the bu

Abstract: A connection structure comprises a first structure (1) includes a first window (9), a plurality of first circuit members (2) disposed in the first structure (1), the first circuit members (2) having first connection portions (3) exposed at the first window (9) of the first structure (1), a second structure (4) including a second window (11), a plurality of second circuit members (5) disposed in the second structure (4), the second circuit members (5) having second connection portions (6) exposed at the second window (11) of the second structure (4). An arrangement of the first connection portions (3) is different from an arrangement of the second connection portions (6). The connection structure further comprises a connector (7A) including a plurality of terminals (21) that electrically connect the first connection portions (3) with the second connection portions (6) and have first contact portions (30) and second contact portions (31).

Abstract: A waterproof connector for electrical terminals has a housing containing cavities for the electrical terminals arranged in upper and lower rows. Bus bar units are fitted in the rows of cavities respectively to connect the electrical terminals in a predetermined pattern. A sealing member is installed on a rear end of the connector housing and held by a seal holder. The electrical wires connected with the electrical terminals are sealed against the sealing member. A closed end cap is installed on the connector housing from the front end and a lip portion on the peripheral edge of the sealing member seals against the inner peripheral surface of the cap. To permit discrimination of the orientation of the connector, the seal holder may have an asymmetrical shape.

Abstract: A service plug is provided with circuit terminals respectively connected to the end of an open electric circuit, a circuit housing provided with the circuit terminals inside and terminal insertion holes, a pair of guide grooves stood on the surface on which the terminal insertions holes are made, guide grooves formed on the respective opposite surfaces of the guide walls, the plug body provided with short-circuiting terminals for short-circuiting the circuit terminals, a lever rotatably coupled to the plug body via a turning shaft which is long in the opposite direction of the guide walls, and bosses which are protruded from both sides of the lever, enter the guide grooves and position the circuit terminals and the short-circuiting terminals.

Abstract: A service plug includes: a plug main body having terminals for engaging with the other terminals, the terminals electrically connected to each other; a pivoting shaft extending in a direction substantially orthogonal to a terminal engaging direction of the terminals of the plug main body and the other terminals; a lever connected to the plug main body so as to be pivotally movable through the pivoting shaft; and a pivot regulating mechanism arranged to extend over the lever and the plug main body, the pivot regulating preventing the pivoting of the lever relative to the plug main body with a predetermined force at least when the lever is substantially erected in the terminal engaging direction.

Abstract: A connector for connecting a cable including a socket housing having a terminal screw for connecting the cable, a substrate pin for electric connection with the terminal screw, and a pin header on which the socket housing can be mounted to cover the screw. With this connector, no dedicated tool or dedicated machine is required when connecting a cable to the socket housing, which insures improved workability as well as the safety of the connector and realizes size reduction.

Abstract: A plurality of electrostatic discharge protection devices are disclosed for use with semiconductor chip packages of a type having a top surface, a bottom surface, and disposed between the top surface and the bottom surface a plurality of lateral surface with extending therefrom a plurality of connector pins disposed thereon. The electrostatic discharge protection devices disclosed herein are heat sensitive in that they automatically withdraw from electrical contact with the connecting pins upon introduction of sufficient heat such as that of soldering. In addition, disclosed herein is a electrostatic discharge protection device for manual withdrawal should the electrostatic discharge protection be required after the soldering process has been terminated.

Abstract: A terminal block assembly (1) includes ground (16), power supply (7), and control signal (8) terminal blocks adapted for mounting as a unit on a grounded mounting bar, the assembly including a power distribution terminal section (3), a control signal terminal section (4), a field bus terminal connection section (2), and upon which assembly are mounted an electronics control module (23) and an internal bus bar (5). First control signal block terminals (4a) are connected with electrical components of the system, and second control signal block terminals (4b) are connected with ground via the electronics module. Tapped plug-in connectors (17) afford connection of bridging (12) or termination (18) link devices to the second terminals, thereby to establish the internal configuration of the assembly.

Abstract: A joint terminal which connects a plurality of electrically conductive spaced apart contacts. The contacts are electrically connected to each other by a connector at their proximal ends by means of a connector attached thereto. The portion of the joint terminal which protrudes from the housing is surrounded by an insulative resin layer. This provides both protection and gripping surfaces for insertion and removal of the joint terminal from the connector housing. Additionally, ridges are provided on the projecting portion which can be gripped by the fingers if needed.

Abstract: An apparatus for connecting screwless terminal blocks comprising a screwless jumper link and at least two screwless terminal block center jumpers which may be quickly and easily installed onto a plurality of screwless terminal blocks. The screwless jumper link permits the connection of multiple adjacent screwless center jumpers in series without occupying any terminal block wire terminations, thus maximizing the wire density.

Abstract: A connector includes a connector housing and a branched joint terminal for branching a primary line to a plurality of secondary lines. The connector housing has a plurality of terminal housing extending parallel to each other and opening at the front side for accommodating one terminal connected to the primary line or to the secondary line (5B). The connector housing is provided with grooves extending between the side walls thereof and crossing the terminal housing. Thus extended formed groove is also opened at the front side for receiving the joint terminal therein. When joint terminal is placed in the groove, the first and second terminals accommodated in the terminal housing are electrically connected through the joint terminal so that the primary line is branched and connected to the secondary terminals.

Abstract: A plurality of electrostatic discharge protection devices are disclosed for use with semiconductor chip packages of a type having a top surface, a bottom surface, and disposed between the top surface and the bottom surface a plurality of lateral surface with extending therefrom a plurality of connector pins disposed thereon. The electrostatic discharge protection devices disclosed herein are heat sensitive in that they automatically withdraw from electrical contact with the connecting pins upon introduction of sufficient heat such as that of soldering. In addition, disclosed herein is a electrostatic discharge protection device for manual withdrawal should the electrostatic discharge protection be required after the soldering process has been terminated.

Abstract: When a short-circuit terminal 4 is inserted into a 22, a first engaging projection 46 formed in the terminal 4 is engaged with an engaging member 24, thereby realizing first engagement. Thereafter, when a retainer 5 is pressed to its main locking position, a second engaging projection 48 of the terminal 4 is engaged with the rear edge of guide surfaces 55, thereby realizing second engagement. The terminal 4 can be securely locked in the cavity 22 by the two engaging mechanisms. At the same time, supply terminals 3 are also doubly locked in cavities 21.

Abstract: The invention relates to a safety unit for an electric 3-phase circuit for use in, for example, an electric motor. The safety unit comprises three semi-conducting components (1, 2, 3) each of which has a first terminal (4, 6, 8) and a second terminal (5, 7, 9). The safety unit also comprises a support (10) having three contact pins (11, 12, 13) as well as an insertive module (14). The components are secured to the support and electrically contact one of the contact pins (11, 12, 13) via the first terminals (4, 6, 8). Desired electric interconnections between the terminals are established by means of the insertive module (14) via receptive apertures in the support. Such a safety unit exhibits a great sturdiness and a high electrical safety. In addition, the use of specially constructed insertive modules enables a "star" configuration to be converted into a "delta" configuration, and conversely, in a simple manner.

Abstract: A plurality of electrostatic discharge protection devices are disclosed for use with semiconductor chip packaging such as surface mount chip packages wherein the electrostatic discharge protection devices have shorting arms that extend outward from the electrostatic discharge protection device to make contact with connector pins on the semiconductor chip package such that an electrical connection is made between all of the connector pins of the semiconductor chip package thereby creating a short circuit across the connector pins of the semiconductor chip package to protect the semiconductor chip package from electrostatic discharge. In one embodiment, the electrostatic discharge protection device automatically withdraws the shorting connection upon insertion of the semiconductor chip package onto a printed circuit board. In other embodiments the electrostatic discharge protection device is manually operated to remove the short upon mechanical movement of the device.

Abstract: A connector housing includes a terminal accommodating chamber communicated through a cutout portion with a space or central chamber in which a joint terminal is accommodated. A terminal is provided with a tongue member resiliently contacting with a short circuit terminal through the cutout portion. When the terminal is inserted into the terminal accommodating chamber, the tongue member contacts and electrically communicates with the short circuit terminal through the cutout portion. The lock piece for holding the terminal is provided on a peripheral wall of the terminal accommodating chamber 11 on a side opposite to the side on which the cutout portion is formed. Therefore, a gap is formed in the periphery of the lock piece. When a current of high intensity flows, the outside of the housing is covered with the cap so as to cover the gap, and the thickness is increased for enhancing the insulating property.

Abstract: Three male terminals are inserted respectively into terminal receiving chambers in a male connector housing and a bus bar is inserted into the terminal receiving chambers through a through-hole. As a result, the insertion side portion of the bus bar is press-fitted in reception grooves in bus bar press-fitting portions disposed beneath the through-hole. Thus, the insertion side portion of the bus bar is received in the reception grooves in the three male terminals, and is mechanically fixed to and electrically connected to the male terminals, so that three insulated wires connected respectively to the male terminals are connected together only at the male connector housing.

Abstract: A connector includes a connector housing and a branched joint terminal for branching a primary line to a plurality of secondary lines. The connector housing has a plurality of terminal housing extending parallel to each other and opening at the front side for accommodating one terminal connected to the primary line or to the secondary line (5B). The connector housing is provided with grooves extending between the side walls thereof and crossing the terminal housing. Thus extended formed groove is also opened at the front side for receiving the joint terminal therein. When joint terminal is placed in the groove, the first and second terminals accommodated in the terminal housing are electrically connected through the joint terminal so that the primary line is branched and connected to the secondary terminals.

Abstract: A low-profile, high density, electrical connector (10), includes multiple layers (19, 22) of substantially parallel electrical conductors (31), the electrical conductors (25) each having a planar portion (29), and spaced ends (31) angling away from the planar portions (29). The planar portions (29) of the electrical conductors (25) are insulated with an insulating material (34). The spaced ends (31) of the electrical conductors (25) on each layer form a row of connector pins (13, 16). The connector (10) is formed by attaching the multiple layers (19, 22) along the insulated planar portions (29) of the conductors (25) to form a substantially rigid, low profile, multilayered structure.

Abstract: The jumper cable assembly 10 in accordance with the invention includes at least a first layer 12 of insulating film, an array of electrical conductors 20, each having first and second connecting portions 22,24 at opposed ends thereof and a fusible electrically conductive material disposed on the connecting portions 22,24. Each conductor 20 is formed from a first conductive layer 26 having high electrical resistance and high magnetic permeability, and a second conductive layer 28 integrally joined thereto, the second layer having low electrical resistance and minimal magnetic permeability. Each of the conductors 20 defines a heater body.

Abstract: The present invention comprises several different embodiments of wiring systems for connecting terminal end portions of electrical wires. In accordance with a first embodiment, two terminal end portions of the wires are disposed adjacent to each other, one being fixed and one being movable, and an aperture is formed within a support panel to which the wires are secured. A pivotable lid or cover uncovers or closes the aperture so as to provide access to the terminal ends of the wires, and to close the aperture once connection of the wires has been achieved. In accordance with a second embodiment, the lid or cover is slidable upon the support panel and is connected to the movable wire such that upon slidable movement of the lid or cover, the movable wire is moved so as to connect with or be disconnected from the other wire.

Abstract: A branch circuit structure comprises, a housing including a plurality of juxtaposed terminal chambers, a plurality of metal terminals each having a wire connection portion and electrical contact portion, and inserted into the terminal chambers from one end of the terminal chambers, and a short-circuit member disposed into the other end of the terminal chambers, and having a plurality of contact portions to be connected to the metal terminals, respectively.

Abstract: This invention relates to a contact system (50) which includes spring contacts (54, 56) of a geometry and position to mate with the contacts (26, 38) of differing geometries of plug (12) and receptacle (14) connectors and particularly to the use of such system to test connectors of different geometries.

Abstract: An electrical connector which includes a connector housing (16) made from an insulation material and having a plurality of receiving apertures (17) and at least one linear shunt terminal (10) having a plurality of terminal pins (11) aligned in line and joined together at base sections (12) with a linkage strip (13) which is made from a conductive material and/or one interconnected shunt terminal (14) having at least one pair of linear shunt terminals aligned in parallel and joined together with a linkage strip which is made from a conductive material, with said terminal pins press fitted into said receiving apertures.

Abstract: An improved electrical connector is described herein. The electrical connector includes a male connector member and a female connector member to be fitted to the male connector member. The male connector member includes an intermediate connector section and a joint connector section both having a plurality of electrical terminals therein. The female connector member also includes an intermediate connector section having a plurality of electrical terminals therein and a joint connector section having no electrical terminals therein, in which the electrical terminals in the intermediate connector section of the female connector member are adapted to be connected to the terminals in the intermediate connector section of the male connector member to establish electrical connection between these terminals when the male and female connector members are fitted together.

Abstract: A set of assembly elements for facilitating concurrent electrical connection of a plurality of modular automatic circuit breakers. The circuit breakers are installed as a package on a rail in a supply and protection station for an electric system. The set of elements includes a bar of an electrically conductive material, and mating means of the quick-coupling plug-and-socket type, the socket means being associated with each breaker, and the plug means being associated with the bar.

Abstract: A modular terminal arrangement for connecting a conductor to a conductive cross bar (6), including a housing (1) formed of insulating material and arranged to transversely receive the cross bar, the housing including a terminal (2) adapted for connection with the conductor, a bus bar (4) connected at one end with the terminal and extending at its other end adjacent the cross bar, and a bridging member (7) adapted to connect the other end of the bus bar with the cross bar. The bridging member includes a pair of parallel spaced leg portions, the bridging member being displaceable between a connecting position in which the leg portions electrically engage the cross rail and extend at their free extremities in electrical engagement within an opening contained in the cross bar other end, and a disengaged position in which the leg portions are isolated from the bus bar.

Abstract: A wire-jumper assembly including an electrically insulating base having an insulating layer. A first conductor plate is positioned below said insulating layer, and a second conductor plate is positioned on top of said insulating layer. The conductor plates each include extension contacts directed outwardly from the base. The wire-jumper assembly also includes a pair of terminal lugs connected to said first conductor plate and said second conductor plate, respectively. A lead wire is secured to each of the terminal lugs. An additional cover can be installed on top of the wire-jumper assembly to provide safety from accidental contact.

Abstract: A shorting link is provided having legs adapted to interlock with contacts of an electrical connector. The contacts may be connected by the link to ground, or one or more of the link-connected contacts may also engage conductors in an electrical circuit. In one link embodiment the link legs may comprise contacts housed in a connector insulator for engaging mating contacts of a mating connector.

Abstract: A central circuit arrangement for motor vehicles for central connection of electrical components such as fuses, switchgear, cable harnesses, electronic control units for electrical consumers and similar, comprises a layered conductor packet consisting of flat printed circuit boards superimposed in various planes and mutually separated by insulating boards. In order to establish a large number of different printed circuit board circuits separately and selectively in accordance with the relevant requirements, an electric distributing board (10) is inserted between two neighboring insulating boards (9, 11). Pin strips (21) for making contact with the printed circuit boards (8, 12) adjacent to the insulating boards (9, 11) are mounted on the distributing board (10). A strip conductor (25) with a free connection (26) is associated with each pin (22) of each pin strip (21). A plurality of other separate strip conductors (27) with at least two connections (28) are provided on the distributing board (10).

Abstract: This invention is directed to an electrical interconnection assembly, such as a bulkhead interconnect for an automobile or truck. For such preferred use, the assembly hereof is located in the bulkhead or fire wall to connect the electrical systems on the engine side with switches and/or indicators on the cabin side. The assembly comprises a housing (10) having an array of electrical contacts (30) therein, where said contacts (30) are arranged for exposure to opposed openings (70) in said housing to allow for the above mentioned electrical connection to be made. In its preferred embodiment, the contacts (30) are elongated contact members (30) having male tabs (32) at each end thereof and disposed in parallel relationship with said housing (10). Further, means (50,52,54,72) are provided for electrically engaging certain adjacent elongated contact members (30).

Abstract: A device for interconnecting conductors in a group of electrical conductors includes a casing having at one end an opening adapted to receive a complementary member. It is adapted at the other end to receive a connecting strip. In its back it has a partition with two series of channels passing through it. The connecting strip is bent from a flat blank of a good electrical conductor to form a U-shape comprising flanges and a core. Parallel tangs perpendicular to the core of the U-shape are cut out from the flanges. The device further comprises a cover with latching devices adapted to cooperate with corresponding latching devices on the casing to lock the connecting strip against the partition by pressing against the outside of the core of the connecting strip.

Abstract: A shunt connector 20 is disclosed for use in a system 30 including a mother board 32 having a plurality of electrical connectors 46 connected in series thereon for electrical interconnection with an array of daughter boards 62 wherein at least one of the mother board connectors 46 is not interconnected to a respective daughter board. Shunt connector 20 comprises a dielectric housing member 22 adapted to be mated with a mother board connector 46 and a plurality of shunt terminal members 28 secured in housing member 22. The shunt terminal members 28 are selectively shaped and selectively positioned in housing member 22 to correspond to open circuits desired to be closed in the art least one unmated mother board connector 46. Upon inserting the shunt connector 20 to the unmated mother board connector 46, open circuits are closed by said shunt terminal members 28, thus allowing signals to be transmitted between adjacent daughter boards 62 and through the system 30.

Abstract: An electrical connector used for interconnecting one or more conductors on the same or different printed circuit boards comprising two mold members having terminal bodies with each end inserted into the mold members until they protrude from the bottom and with a bent portion between the mold members maintaining a distance greater than the distance required to insert the mold members and terminal bodies into through holes of a printed circuit board. The connector is used in conjunction with a pair of chuck members and a stop member to place the connector mold members in alignment so that the protruding terminal portions can be accurately inserted into through holes of a printed circuit board with the use of automatic robot means.