Flat cable connector with additional lead-fixing nodules

Abstract

The present invention is a continuation-in-part of Taiwan Utility No. 89211727. The present invention relates to a flat cable connector with additional lead-fixing nodules which at least includes a main body and a connecting seat. The connecting seat has a plurality of lead grooves at one end thereof in each of which a nodule is fitted. In assembly, leads of the flat cable are engaged into the lead grooves, and the nodules are used to press against the leads so that the leads are fixed in place and won't be removed from the lead grooves. Thereafter, the connecting seat is secured to the main body such that the leads and the terminals on the main body are firmly joined. Accordingly, the assembly of the flat cable connector is more rapid and convenient, and the quality is more ensured.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A flat cable connector with additional lead-fixing nodules at least comprising: 
 a main body in shape of a hollow case having a plurality of grooves near an end of one side thereof in each of which a terminal is provided;    a connecting seat having a through hole at a proper position of one end thereof while the position of said through hole corresponds to that of said terminals, a nodule being fitted in each of said lead grooves;    wherein, in assembly, a flat cable passes from the bottom of said connecting seat through said through hole while leads of said flat cable are respectively engaged into said corresponding lead grooves, whereupon said leads are bent at the end of said connecting seat, and said connecting seat is, thereafter, inserted in said main body in such a way that said leads are in contact with said terminals so that a closed circuit is created,    and wherein said nodules are used to press against said leads so that the leads are fixed in place and won't be removed from said lead grooves during the assembly for securing the quality thereof.    
     
     
         2 . A flat cable connector for side engagement for leads, comprising: 
 a main body further comprising:    a hollow case having a main opening,    a plurality of grooves positioned at an end opposite to the opening;    and a plurality of terminals, each of the terminals positioned in each one of the grooves;    a connecting seat further comprising: 
 a through hole extending through upper and lower sides thereof as a passage for the cable which having a plurality of leads;  
 and a plurality of lead grooves, each of the lead grooves having one side opening through the lead groove for each of the leads to lay down to the groove from the side opening;  
 and said connecting seat being coupled with said main body through said main opening, and each of said leads being electrically coupled to each of said terminals.  
   
     
     
         3 . A method for flat cable connector assembly with side engagement for leads, comprising: 
 (1) providing a main body further comprising: 
 a hollow case having a main opening,  
 a plurality of grooves positioned at an end opposite to the opening;  
 and a plurality of terminals, each of the terminals positioned in each one of the grooves;  
   (2) providing a connecting seat further comprising: 
 a through hole extending through upper and lower sides thereof as a passage for the cable which having a plurality of leads;  
 and a plurality of lead grooves, each of the lead grooves having one side opening through the lead groove for each of the leads to lay down to the groove from the side opening; and  
   (3) coupling said connecting seat with said main body through said main opening, and each of said leads being electrically coupled to each of said terminals.