MX2008007112A - Connector assembly for housing insulation displacement elements - Google Patents

Abstract

An electrical connector for terminating at least one electrical conductor comprises a first side and a second side each comprising a housing including a cavity for receiving at least a first IDC element, a cap including a pivot portion and a cover portion, where the pivot portion is pivotally mounted to the housing to allow the cap to be pivoted between an open position and a closed position, at least one recess in the pivot portion of the cap, and a cutting edge within the cavity of the housing adjacent to the recess in the pivot portion of the cap.

Description

ASSEMBLY CONNECTOR FOR ACCOMMODATION OF DISPLACEMENT ELEMENTS OF THE INSULATION Field of the Invention. The present invention relates to connectors for the displacement of the insulation. In a particular aspect, the present invention relates to a double-sided insulation displacement connector block, configured to house at least one pair of electrically connected insulation displacement elements for use in establishing an electrical connection between at least a pair of electrical conductors. Background of the Invention In a telecommunications context, the connector blocks are connected to cables (ie, electrical conductors) that supply subscribers while other connector blocks are connected to the cables for the central office. To establish the electrical connection between the subscriber block and the central office block, temporary connection cables are inserted to complement the electrical circuit. Typically, interim connection cables can be connected, disconnected, and reconnected several times with respect to changing consumer needs. An insulation displacement connector element (IDC) is used Ref. 193200 to establish the electrical connection with a wire or electrical conductor. The IDC element displaces the insulation of a portion of the electrical conductor when the electrical conductor is inserted into a slot inside the IDC element so that the IDC element establishes the electrical connection with respect to the electrical conductor. Once the electrical conductor is inserted into a slot with the insulation displaced, electrical contact is established between the conductive surface of the IDC element and the conductive core of the electrical conductor. Typically, the IDC element is housed in an insulated housing. Frequently, the housing has a lid or other movable element, which is movable to press the electrical conductor in contact with the IDC element. Typically, when the electrical conductor is inserted into the housing, the cover closes and the user is then unable to visually verify which electrical conductor established an appropriate connection with the IDC element. The user then can not be sure that an effective connection has been established between the electrical conductor and the IDC element. Another problem associated with connection devices is that the insertion of the electrical conductor into the groove of the IDC element often requires a force significant, which may require the use of special tools or devices. Frequently the cover is adapted to be used as the insertion device for the insertion of the electrical conductors into the slots of the IDC element. However, closing the cap to insert the electrical conductor into the groove of the IDC element may require significant force and may strain the user's hand or finger. Brief Description of the Invention In a first aspect, the present invention provides an electrical connector for terminating at least one electrical conductor. The connector comprises a first side and a second side opposite the first side. The first and second sides each comprise a housing that includes a cavity for receiving an IDC element, a cover that can be rotated between an open position and a closed position, and that includes an oscillating portion and a cover portion, in wherein the oscillating portion is rotatably mounted to the housing. The first and second sides each further comprise a recess in the oscillating portion of the cap, and a cutting edge within the cavity of the housing adjacent the recess in the oscillating portion. In a second aspect, the present invention provides an assembly of the electrical connector comprising a base unit having a first side that includes a first set of insulation displacement connector elements (IDC), and a second side on an opposite side of the base unit from the first side, the second side includes a second set of IDC elements. The connector assembly further comprises a first connector unit configured to be fixed to the first side of the base unit and including a first set of housings, a first set of covers configured to rotatably mount to at least one housing of the first set of housings, a second connector unit configured to be fixed to the second side of the base unit and including a second set of housings, and a second set of covers configured to be rotatably mounted to at least one housing of the second set of housings. Each cover of the first and second set of covers includes a recess configured to receive an electrical conductor. Each housing of the first and second set of accommodations includes a cutting edge? placed to align with the recess in at least one of the covers. In a third aspect, the invention provides a method for electrically connecting the first and second electrical connectors. The method comprises providing an insulation displacement connector block (IDC) that includes a first side and a second side opposite the first side. The first side of the IDC block comprises a first housing including a first cavity, a first IDC element positioned within the first cavity of the first housing, and a first cover rotatably mounted to the first housing. The first cover includes a first oscillating portion and a first cover portion, the first oscillating portion includes a first recess. The second side of the IDC block comprises a second housing including a second cavity, a second IDC element positioned within the second cavity of the second housing, and a second cover rotatably mounted to the second housing and including a second oscillating portion and a second housing. second portion of cover. The second oscillating portion includes a second recess. The second IDC element is electrically connected to the first IDC element. The method further comprises rotating the first cap to a first position relative to the first cavity of the first housing, introducing the first electrical conductor into the first cavity, inserting the first electrical conductor into the first recess within the first oscillating portion, and rotating the first cover to a first closed position relative to the first cavity of the first housing, whereby the first electrical conductor is pushed into a first slot within the first IDC element. The method further comprises rotating the second lid to a second open position relative to the second cavity of the second housing, introduce the second electrical conductor in the second cavity, introduce the second electrical conductor in the second recess in the second oscillating portion, and rotate the second cover to a second closed position with respect to to the second cavity of the second housing, whereby the second electrical conductor is pushed into a second slot within the second IDC element. In a fourth aspect, the present invention provides a method for electrically connecting the first and second electrical conductors. The method comprises providing an insulation displacement connector block (IDC) comprising a first side and a second side opposite the first side. The first and second sides each comprise a housing that includes a cavity, an IDC element positioned within the housing, a lid rotatably mounted to the housing and that includes a cover portion and an oscillating portion that includes a recess, and a cutting edge placed inside the cavity of the housing adjacent the recess in the oscillating portion of the lid. The IDC element of the first side is electrically connected to the IDC element of the second side. The method comprises, for each of the first and second sides, to rotate the lid to an open position relative to the cavity of the housing, introducing an electrical conductor into the cavity and into the recess in the oscillating portion, and rotating the cover to a closed position relative to the cavity of the housing. The cutting edge cuts the electrical conductor passing in the recess, and the cap pushes the electrical conductor into a slot within the IDC element. The brief description above will not be proposed, so that it describes each of the described modalities or of each implementation of the present invention. The figures and the detailed description presented below exemplify more particularly the illustrative embodiments of the invention. Brief Description of the Figures Figure 1 is an exploded perspective view of a first exemplary embodiment of a connector assembly of the present invention. Figure 2 is an assembled perspective view of a portion of the connector assembly of the present invention with one of a plurality of revolving covers removed for illustration clarity. Figure 3 is a perspective view of the bottom side of one of the covers. Figure 4 is a perspective view of a portion of the assembled connector unit showing one of the covers in an open position rotated relative to a housing. Fig. 5 is a schematic sectional view through the connector unit of Fig. 4, with an electrical conductor inserted through a recess in the lid and the lid in a fully open position relative to the housing. Fig. 6 is a schematic sectional view through the connector unit of Fig. 4, with the electrical conductor inserted through the recess in the lid and the lid in a partially closed position relative to the housing. Figure 7 is a schematic sectional view through the connector unit of Figure 4, with the electrical conductor inserted through the recess being cut and the lid in a fully closed position relative to the housing. Figure 8 is a perspective view of an insulation displacement element of the present invention. Figure 9 is a front view of a U-shaped portion of a first contact of the insulation displacement member of the present invention. Figure 10 is a front view of a U-shaped portion of a second contact of the element of displacement of the insulation of the present invention. Figure 11 is a perspective view through the connector unit (shown with broken dashed lines) according to a first exemplary embodiment of the present invention, illustrating the connection between the insulation displacement element and an electrical element. Figure 12 is a perspective view through the connector unit (shown with interrupted dashed lines) according to the first embodiment of the invention, illustrating a test probe inserted between the. connection of the insulation displacement element and an electrical element. Fig. 13 is an exploded perspective view of a second exemplary embodiment of a connector assembly of the present invention. Figure 14 is a perspective view through a connector block (shown with broken dashed lines) according to the second exemplary embodiment, illustrating the connection between an insulation displacement element on a first side of the connector block and a element of displacement of the insulation on a second side of the connector block. Figure 15 is a perspective view of a connector block assembled according to the second exemplary mode. Although the figures identified above describe various embodiments of the invention, other embodiments are also contemplated, as noted in the description. In all cases, this description presents the invention as a representation and not as a limitation. It should be understood that numerous other modifications and modalities may be contemplated by those skilled in the art., which are considered within the spirit and scope of the principles of the invention. The figures may not be drawn to scale. Similar numerical references have been used from beginning to end of the figures to denote all similar parts. Detailed Description of the Invention The present invention is an insulation displacement connector block IDC (or simply "connector block") that houses the insulation displacement elements (i.e., the IDC elements). The connector block is used to form an electrical connection between at least two electrical conductors. In a first exemplary embodiment, the connector block generally includes a plurality of housings, a cover connected to each housing, and at least one IDC element positioned within each housing. Each IDC element is electrically connected to at least one other IDC element. For example, a first IDC element can be electrically connected to a second IDC element. If a first electrical conductor is in electrical contact with the first IDC element and a second electrical conductor is in electrical contact with the second IDC element, the first and second electrical conductors are electrically connected. In this way, the connector block electrically connects at least two electrical connectors. The first exemplary embodiment is described with reference to Figures 1-12. In a second exemplary embodiment, the connector block includes a first side and a second side each including a plurality of housings, a cover connected to each housing, and at least one IDC element positioned within each housing. An IDC element on the first side of the connector block is electrically connected to at least one IDC element on the second side of the connector block. The second exemplary embodiment is described with reference to Figures 13-15. Figure 1 is an exploded perspective view of a first embodiment of an insulation displacement connector assembly 100 of the present invention. The connector assembly 100 comprises a base unit 102, a connector unit 104, and a plurality of caps 106. In FIG. 1, the connector assembly 100 is shown disassembled. To assemble the connector assembly 100, the caps 106 are inserted between the fixing projections 122 projecting from a rear side of the connector unit 104 and then the connector unit 104 is placed on and slides towards the base unit 102. The base unit 102 comprises an insulated housing with a series of slots for reception 110 for connection with the connector unit 104. The fixing slots on a rear side of the base unit 102 receive fixing projections 122 of the connector unit 104 for fixing the unit. connector 104 to base unit 102. Located within base unit 102 is one. plurality of electrical elements 114 (see figures 11 and 12). Each electrical element 114 is in the form of an IDC element (also known as an "insulation displacement element"), and is adapted to establish electrical contact with a corresponding IDC element in the connector assembly 100, as explained later . The connector unit 104 comprises an insulated housing with a series of alignment projections 120 for connection in the receiving slots 110 of the base unit 102. The fixing projections 122 project outwards and downwards from the rear side of the unit. connector 104 and are fixed within the fixing slots on the rear side of the base unit 102 to fix the connecting unit 104 to the base unit 102. Each cover 106 is rotatably mounted independently on the connector unit 104, relative to a respective housing 130. Each cover 106 comprises a first oscillating projection 170 and a second coaxial oscillating projection 172 (see Figure 3) opposite the first oscillating projection 170, which is inserted or engaged, with the connector unit 104 in a recess 124 created between the adjacent fixation projections 122, when they are; projecting outwards and downwards from the rear side of the connector unit 104. For assembly, the oscillating projections 170, 172 of the cover 106 are first inserted into the recess 124 and connected to the connector unit 104 prior to the connector unit 104. be fixed to the base unit 102. Once the connector unit 104 is attached and fixed within the base unit 102, the first and second oscillating projections 170, 172 of the cover 106 are secured within the hinge slots 148, 150 , respectively, on the adjacent fixing projections 122, and inside the recess 124 to prevent the lid 106 from being removed. However, the oscillating projections 170, 172 allow the rotational movement of the cap 106 relative to the connector unit 104, within the hinge slots 148, 150. In some embodiments, each of the caps 106 is connected to the connector unit 106, as is described in the U.S. patent application. Serial No. XX / XXX, XXX, entitled "CAP CONFIGURED TO ATTACH TO AN INSULATION DISPLACEMENT CONNECTOR BLOCK" and presented on an equal date with this. The connector unit 104 shown in Figure 1 comprises a plurality of housings 130 and associated covers 106. A separate cover 106 is provided to cover each housing 130. Each connector assembly 100 is a self-contained unit, isolated from the next adjacent assembly 100. However , the connector assembly 100 may comprise any number of housings 130, base units 102, and caps 106. Each housing 130, base unit 102 and cover 106 form an assembly that is adapted to receive at least one pair of electrical conductors, as explained later. Because the connector assembly 100 can comprise any number of housings 130, the base units 102, and the caps 106 can be any number of a pair of electrical conductors, such as, but not limited to one, 5, 10, or 50 pairs. The connector assembly 100 may be constructed, for example, from an engineering plastic such as, but not limited to: Valox® 325 which is a polybutylene terephthalate polymer (PBT) available from GE Plastics of Pittsfield, MA; Lexan® 500R which is a reinforced grade polycarbonate resin, flame retardant with 10% glass fiber available from GE Plastics of Pittsfield, MA; Mackrolon® 9415 which is a 10% glass fiber reinforced polycarbonate flame retardant resin available from Bayer Plastics Pittsburgh Division, PA; or Mackrolon® 9425 which is a polycarbonate resin, flame retardant, of a grade reinforced with 20% glass fiber available from Bayer Plástic Division of Pittsburgh, PA. The caps 106 may be constructed, for example, from an engineering plastic such as, but not limited to. Ultem® 1100 which is a polyether imide resin available from GE Plastics of Pittsfield, MA; Valox® 420 SEO which is a butylene terephthalate (PBT) which is a flame retardant resin, reinforced with 30% glass fiber available from GE Plastics of Pittsfield, MA; IXEF® 1501 which is a flame retardant polyarylamide resin, with a 30% glass fiber reinforced grade available from Solvay Advanced Polymers, LLC of Alpharetta, GA; or IXEF® 1521 which is a 50% glass fiber reinforced polyarylamide resin, flame retardant, available from Solvay Advanced Polymers, LLC of Alpharetta, GA. Figure 2 is an assembled perspective view of a portion of the connector assembly 100 of the present invention, with one of the rotating covers 106 omitted to show the internal configuration and components of one of the housings 130. Also, the electrical conductors (i.e., the wires), which could be otherwise in the housing 130 when they are fully assembled for operation, have been omitted to show the configuration. internal and housing components 130. Each housing 130 comprises a front wall 131, a first side wall 132, a second side wall 133, and a base 134. The housing 130 is formed so that; have a first section 135 and a second section 137. The first section 135 of the housing 130 forms a first cavity and the second section 137 of the housing 130 forms a second cavity. By separating the first section 135 from the second section 137, there is a slot 152 of the test probe. Along the front wall 131 is a first groove 140 for the wire and a second groove 142 for the wire, which allow the electrical conductors to enter the housing 130 (see Figure 4). The wire retention projections 144 extend laterally toward the notches 140 and 142 to flexibly retain the electrical conductors within the first groove 140 for the wire and the second groove 142 for the wire, and prevent the electrical conductors from moving. outside the open ends of the notches 140, 142. A latching opening 146 is also placed on the wall front 132, which is capable of receiving a hooking projection 190 (see Figure 3) on the lid 106 to secure the lid 106 with respect to the front wall 132 of the housing 130 and prevent the lid 106 from accidentally opening (see figure 4). Along the first side wall 132 is a first hinge slot 148, and along the second side wall 133 there is a second hinge slot 150 (see FIGS. 1 and 2). Each hinge slot 148, 150 is created by a portion of the hollow 124 of the fixing projections 122 extending outwardly and downwardly from the housing 130. The hinge slots 148, 150 rotatably receive the oscillating projections 170, 172 which they extend laterally from the lid 106, to allow the lid 106 to rotate along an oscillating axis 173 (see FIGS. 2 and 3). The base 134 of the housing 130 includes the groove 152, of the test probe, which essentially separates the first section 135 from the housing 130 from the second section 137 of the housing 130. The groove 152 of the probe of; The test can be divided into two parts with the first one allowing the testing of the electrical connections on the first section 135 of the housing 130 and the second allowing the testing of the electrical connections on the second section 137 of the housing 130. The test probes as they are known in the art they are inserted into the slot 152 of the test probe (see, for example, Figure 12). As seen in Figure 2, extending from the base 134 of the first section 135 of the housing 130, there is a first IDC element 300, and extending from the base 134 of the second section 137 of the housing 130 is a second element. IDC 301. Each IDC element 300, 301 is conductive and capable of moving the insulation from the electrical conductors to electrically couple the conductive cores of the electrical conductors to the IDC elements. For example, the elements of IDC 300, 301 can be constructed from a bronze alloy to phosphorus C51000 by ASTM Bl03 / 103M-98e2 with a matte tin plating reflowed from 0.000381-0.00762 cm (0.000150-0.000300 inches) thick , by ASTM B545-97 (2004) e2 and an electrodeposited nickel sub-plating, of 0.000127 cm (0.000050 inches) thick as a minimum, by SAE-AMS-QQ-N-290 (July 2000). Figure 3 is a perspective view of the bottom side of the lid 106. The lid 106 includes an oscillating portion 166 and a cover portion 168. Extending laterally from the oscillating portion 166 are the first oscillating projection 170 and the second projection 172 oscillating. The oscillating projections 170, 172 engage the hinge grooves 148, 150 of the walls sides 132, 133 of housing 130 to secure cover 106 to housing 130 while rotary movement of cover 106 is allowed along oscillating axis 173. Extending toward oscillating portion 166 are first recess 174 and second recess 176. The recesses 174, 176 may be a through hole that extends through the complete oscillating portion 166 of the lid 106, or may extend through only a portion of the oscillating portion 166 of the lid 106. The first recess 174 is . aligned with the first section 135 of the housing 130, and the second recess 176 is aligned with the second section 137 of the housing 130. Each recess 174, 176 receives electrical conductors passing through the housing 130. Although the first recess 174 and the second recess 176 are shown as parallel recesses through oscillating portion 166, it is within the scope of the present invention that first recess 174 and second recess 176 may not be parallel to each other. The cover portion 168 of the lid 106 is movable from an open position (FIG. 4) to a closed position (e.g. as FIG. 7) to cover the open upper portion of the housing 130. Adjacent to the oscillating portion 166 of the lid there is a first groove 162a and a second groove 164a. A first wire fastener 178 and a first wire receptacle 180 are located on the cover portion 168, adjacent the first section 135 of the housing 130. A second wire receptacle 184 and a second wire fastener 182 are located on the cover portion 168 adjacent the second section 137 of the housing 130. When the cover 106 is closed, the underside of the cover portion 168 of the lid 106 engages the electrical conductor. The first wire fastener 178 and the first wire receptacle 180 engage an upper exposed surface of the electrical conductor. During the closing; complete of the lid 106, the first wire receptacle 180 (which is aligned with a first IDC element 300) follows and pushes the electrical conductor towards the first IDC element 300. (Figure 6). Similar closure occurs in the second IDC element 301. However, because the second IDC element 301 is closer to the axis of rotation 173 of the oscillating portion 166 of the lid 106, the second wire receptacle 184 is arranged on the lid 106 in accordance therewith (ie, the positions of the wire receptacles 180 and 184 are staggered radially relative to the axis of rotation 173). The total length of the wire receptacles 180, 184 may be uniform or may be different from each other depending on the desired sequencing for the thrust of the electrical conductors towards the IDC elements 300, 301. Extending through the center of the portion of cover 168 is a cover 186 of the groove of the test probe, which is partially inserted into the slot 152 of the test probe when the cover 106 is closed. A flexible latch 188, capable of bending relative to the cover portion 168 of the lid 106, is located on the cover portion 168 of the lid 106. When the lid 106 is closed, the flexible latch 188 is flexed so that the projection 190 of the sear on the flexible sear 188 can be inserted into the aperture 146 of the fastener on the front wall 131 of the housing 130. When the projection 190 of the fastener is engaged with the aperture 146 of the fastener, the cover 106 is secured to the housing 130 and it will not open. To open the lid 106, a release lever 192 on the flexible sear 188 is pressed back to disengage the projection 190 from the sear from the opening 146 of the fastener. Then, the lid 106 can be rotated until it is opened, as shown in Figure 4, for access to the cavity within the housing 130 and to the electrical conductors and the IDC elements therein. In some embodiments, the cap 106 includes an opening in the cover portion 168 configured to receive a test device, as described in U.S. patent application. Serial No. xx / xxx, xxx, entitled "ACCESS COVER CONFIGURED TO RECEIVE TO TESTING DEVICE" and presented on an equal date with this.

Figure 4 is a perspective view of a connector unit 104 showing a housing 130 with the lid 106 fixed in an open position. Again, the electrical conductors have been omitted in Fig. 4 to show the internal configuration and housing components 130. However, the first electrical conductor 200 and the second electrical conductor 206 can be observed extending from the adjacent housing. The first IDC element 300 and a first blade 162 are located in the base 134 of the first section 135 of the housing 130. The first blade 162 is located adjacent to the oscillating portion 166 of the lid 106. A first support 163 with a shape generally U-shaped to support and protect an electrical conductor when it is inserted in the housing 130, is placed in the front of the first blade 162. When the lid 106 is closed and presses down on the electrical conductor, the first support 163 it supports the electrical conductor so that the first blade 162 can properly and effectively cut the electrical conductor. Then, the first blade 162 is inserted into the first slot 162a on the lid 106. The second IDC element 301 and a second blade 164 are located on the base 134 of the second section 137 of the housing 130. The second blade 164 is located adjacent to the oscillating portion 166 of the lid 106. A second support 165 with a generally U-shape for supporting and protecting an electrical conductor when it is inserted into the housing 130, is positioned on the front of the second blade 164. When the lid 106 is closed and downwardly presses the electrical conductor, the second support 165 supports the electrical conductor so that second blade 164 can properly and effectively cut the electrical conductor. Then, the second blade 164 is inserted into the second groove 164a on the lid 106. The first blade 162 and the second blade 164 can be constructed of a metallic material and have a slightly sharp edge, as is more clearly shown in FIGS. -7. For example, the blades can be constructed of an S30100 stainless steel alloy, hardened to full hardness, by ASTM A666-03. In addition, the blades 162, 164 can be constructed of a component extending from the base 134 of the housing 130, and are therefore non-metallic. In such a case, the blades 162, 164 may also have a slightly sharp edge, which creates a pressure point to cut the electrical conductors when the layer 106 is moved to a closed position. It is preferable to insert a single electrical conductor in each section 135, 137 of the housing 130 and in the recesses 174, 176, respectively, which are to be cut by the blades 162, 164, respectively. However, in some cases two electrical conductors may be inserted in each section 135, 137 of the housing 130 and in the recesses 174, 176, respectively, which are to be cut by the blades 162, 164, respectively. In addition, the first blade 162 and the second blade 164 shown in Figure 4 are symmetrically arranged within the housing 130. However, the first and second blades 162, 164 may be staggered (radially offset with respect to the axis of rotation 173). or they may have different heights relative to the base 134 of the housing 130. Either by staggering the blades 162, 164 or by varying the heights of the blades 162, 164, it is possible to vary the cutting sequencing of the electrical conductors , whereby the force necessary to close the lid 106 and cut the electrical conductors is minimized. Figure 4 shows the linear array of the first IDC element 300 on the first section 135 of the housing 130 and the second IDC element 301 on the second section 137 of the housing 130. As can be seen, the first notch 140 for the wire, the first IDC element 300, the first support 163, the first blade 162, and the first recess 174 in the lid 106 are generally arranged linearly along a first plane 136 within the first section 135 of the housing 130. Within the second section 137 of the housing 130, the second groove 142 for the wire, the second IDC element 301, the second support 165, the second blade 164, and the second recess 176 in the lid 106 are generally arranged linearly along a second plane 138. Relative to the axis of rotation 173 of the lid 106, the first IDC element 300 and the second IDC element 301 are offset (ie radially staggered) from each other to along their respective planes, 136, 138. As shown, the second IDC element 301 is closer to the oscillating portion 166 of the lid 106 than the first IDC element 300. This staggering of the first IDC element 300 and the second IDC element 301 minimizes the force required to be applied to the cap 106 to properly close the cap 106 and attach all the electrical conductors in each IDC element, because the electrical conductors are not are being forced into their respective IDC elements at the same time during closure. Instead, the electrical conductor for the IDC element closest to the oscillating portion 166 of the lid 106 (second element of IDC 301) is pressed into engagement first, and the electrical conductor in the IDC element further away. of the oscillating portion 166 of the lid 106 (first element of IDC 300) is pressed into engagement later. In addition, the cut of the electrical conductors during closing of the lid 106 (on each blade 162, 164) may occur during insertion but prior to the final insertion being reached or may occur before the electrical conductors are inserted into their IDC 301, 300 elements respective, which additionally minimizes the forces necessary to close the lid 106 while establishing the appropriate conditions. Although the first IDC element 300 and the second IDC element 301 are shown staggered relative to the axis of rotation 173, the first IDC element 300 and the second IDC element 301 can be uniformly arranged within the housing 130. In addition, the The first IDC element 300 and the second IDC element 301 may have different heights relative to the base 134 of the housing 130 such that the electrical conductors will first be inserted into the higher IDC element, and then into the IDC element. lower. As mentioned above, the blades 162, 164 may also be staggered or may have varying heights and the wire receptacles 180, 184 may also have different lengths. The sequencing of the insertion of the electrical conductors in the elements of IDC, in the company of the sequencing of the electric conductor cut, minimizes the forces necessary to close the top 106 while the appropriate connections are established. Although the housing 130 as shown and described has a first section 135 and a second section 137 essentially with similar components in each section, the housing 130 may include a single set of notch-like components for the wire, the recess in the portion oscillating, the IDC element, the blade, the support, etc. In use, an electrical conductor, which includes a conductive core surrounded by an insulating layer, is inserted into the first section 135 of the housing 130 and the first recess 174. A similar electrical conductor can likewise be inserted in the second portion. 137 and within the second recess 176. Although it is preferable to insert an electrical conductor into each section of the housing at the same time, two electrical conductors can be inserted into each section of the housing 130. Once it is in place, the cap 106 is closed to insert the electrical conductors in the slots of the IDC element and the blade cuts the portion of the electrical conductor that passes to the recesses. The electrical conductors are electrically (or "connected") coupled typically to connector assemblies 100 in the field. Consequently, the ease of; use and to achieve a high probability of an effective electrical coupling of the components, it is important. The conditions of use and installation can be difficult, such as outdoors (that is, due to unpredictable environmental conditions), underground cabinets, (ie, hermetic work rooms), and the completion of work by people who do not have a lot of experience. Thus, the simpler the process of connecting an electrical conductor to the IDC element in the connector assembly, the better. The present invention achieves this goal by providing an arrangement for the alignment of an electrical conductor for connection to an IDC element, and for providing an operator with an affirmative feedback that the alignment was correct (and thus an appropriate electrical coupling). has been established) even after the lid has been closed and the alignment of the components is no longer visible. Figures 5, 6, and 7 illustrate the effective alignment and electrical coupling arrangement of the present invention. As illustrated in Figures 5, 6, and 7, the first IDC element 300 has a first contact 302 and a second contact 303. The first contact 302 has a first slot 311 for the displacement of the insulation therein and the second contact 303 has a second slot 321 for displacement of the insulation, with these slots for the displacement of the insulation configured to receive, in an electrically conductive manner, an electrical conductor (see FIGS. 8, 9 and 10 for further description of the first and second contacts 302, 303 of the first IDC element 300). Fig. 5 is a schematic sectional view through the first section 135 of one of the housings 130, when taken along the plane 136 (Fig. 4). The lid 106 is in an open position, and an electrical conductor 200 passes through the first recess 174 in the lid 106. A distal end 200a of the electrical conductor 200 is inserted into the first section 135 of the housing 130 and into the first recess 174 The electrical conductor 200 is aligned on the first IDC element 300 and the first groove 140 for the wire. Fig. 6 is a schematic sectional view through the first section 135 of one of the housings 130, as taken along the plane 136 (Fig. 4) with an electrical conductor 200 through the first recess 174 in the lid 106 and the lid 106 in the process of being closed, by the application of the force F on its upper surface. Near the distal end 200a, the electrical conductor 200 passes through the first notch 140 over the wire (see figures 4 and 6). To establish the electrical connection between the electrical conductor 200 and the first IDC 300 element, a user begins to close the lid 106 by application of the force F. As can be seen, the surface of the lid 106 is curved to allow the user's thumb or other finger to easily and easily engage ergonomically closing the lid 106. The first receptacle 180 for the wire and the first fastener 178 for the wire approach an exposed upper surface of the electrical conductor 200 and begin to establish electrical contact therewith. The electrical conductor 200 is thus pushed into contact with the first support 163, which is adjacent to the first blade 162. Figure 7 is a schematic sectional view through the first section 135 of one of the housings 130, when taken along the plane 136 (figure 4) with a cut electrical conductor and the lid 106 in a closed position. The electrical conductor 200 includes a conductive core 204 surrounded by an insulating jacket layer 202 (see FIGS. 9 and 10). When the electrical conductor 200 begins to establish contact with the first IDC element 300, the electrical conductor 200 is inserted into the second slot 321 for displacement of the insulation and then is introduced into the first slot 311 for the displacement of the insulation within the first element of IDC 300. Slots 321, 311 for the displacement of the The insulation have at least one part that is narrower than the total electrical conductor 200 such that the insulating jacket layer 202 is displaced and the conductive core 204 establishes contact with the conductive IDC element. When the lid 106 is completely closed, the flexible latch 188 is flexed so that the projection 190 of the latch can be engaged with the aperture 146 of the latch on the front wall 131 of the housing to close the lid 106 in the closed position (see FIG. 4). The electrical conductor 200 extends proximally to the housing 130 in the first groove 140 for the wire (see Figure 4). When the lid is closed, the first receptacle 180 of the wire is fully depressed and this is followed by the electrical conductor 200 within the first slot 311 for the displacement of the insulation of the first contact 302 and the second slot 321 for the displacement of the insulation of the second contact 303 (see Figure 8). The electrical conductor 200 has remained on the first support 163 and the pressure of the cap 106 on the electrical conductor 200 on the first blade 162 has cut the electrical conductor 200. The remaining electrical conductor 200 includes a proximal connected portion 201 electrically connected to the first IDC element 300 and a disconnected distal portion 203, which has been extended through the first recess 174. The electrical conductor 200 has been cut adjacent to the first recess 174, and the disconnected distal portion 203 is no longer electrically connected to the first IDC element 300. Thus, no portion of the electrical conductor 200, which extends through the cap 106 is in electrical contact with the first IDC element 300. In this embodiment, the first recess 174 passes completely through the cap 106 and so that the distal disconnected portion 203 of the electrical conductor 200 can be discarded. The first and second recesses 174, 176 on the underside of the lid 106, may be generally circular (see figure 3). However, as can be seen in Figures 1, 2, 4, and 5-7, the ends 174a and 176a of the first and second recesses 174, 176 visible on the upper surface of the lid 106 have an oval shape. The oval shape allows a user to have better access to the distal distal portion 203 of the electrical conductor 200 that passes through the recesses 174, 176, and therefore makes it easier to dispose of this waste. It is preferable that the recesses 174, 176 are through holes as shown in Figure 7, so that the unconnected portion can be removed. However, the recesses 174, 176 may be openings in the oscillating portion 166 of the lid 106 such that the cut portion of the electrical conductor remains in the recesses 174, 176, when the lid 106 is closed. When the lid 106 is closed, the lid 106 can completely seal the housing 130. Additionally, a gel or other sealing material can be added to the housing 130 prior to closing the lid 106 to create a seal against moisture within the housing 130 when the lid 106 is closed. Sealing materials useful in this invention include fats and gels, such as, but not limited to, RTV® 6186 mixed at a ratio of A to B from 1.00 to 0.95, available from GE Silicones of Waterford, NY. The gels, which can be described as a sealing material containing a three-dimensional network, have finite elongation properties that allow them to maintain contact with the elements and volumes of them that are proposed for protection. The gels, which are useful in this invention, may include formulations containing one or more of the following: (1) plasticized thermoplastic elastomers such as Kraton triblock polymers which are oil expandable; (2) crosslinked silicones including polymers diluted in silicone oil formed by the crosslinking reaction such as vinyl silanes, and possibly other modified siloxane polymers such as silanes, or nitrogen, halogen, or sulfur derivatives; (3) cross-linked polyurethanes or ureas, which are expandable in oil, typically made of isocyanates and alcohols and amines; (4) polyesters that are expandable in oil, typically made from acid anhydrides and alcohols. Other gels are also possible. Other ingredients such as stabilizers, antioxidants, UV light absorbers, colorants, etc., may be added to provide additional functionality if desired. Useful gels will have penetrometer readings of balls between 15 g and 40 g when taken with a steel ball with a diameter of 0.635 cm (0.25 inches) and a speed of 2 mm / sec to a depth of 4 mm in a sample contained in a cup as described in ASTM D217 (7.62 cm (3 inches) in diameter and 6.35 cm (2.5 inches) in length from the filled cylinder to the top). In addition, they will have an elongation when measured by ASTM D412 and D638 of at least 150% and more preferred by at least 350%. Also, these materials will have a cohesive strength, which exceeds the adhesive strength of an exposed surface of the gel to itself or to a similar one. Representative formulations include gels made from 3-15 parts of Kraton G1652 and 90 parts of petroleum oil, optionally with antioxidants to slow down the decomposition during the composition and distribution. When the lid 106 is closed, the user can not visually observe if the electrical conductor 200 is properly in place within the first IDC element 300. However, the user is able to verify that the proximal portion of the electrical conductor 200 is extending. appropriately through the first notch 140 for the wire and that the distal end 200a of the electrical conductor 200 has been cut by the blade 162. With the ability to verify that each end of the electrical wire 200 has been properly positioned, the user can interpolate that the middle part of the electrical conductor 200 has been properly aligned and inserted into the IDC element. The placement and additionally the height of the base; 134 of the housing 130 of the first IDC element 300, the second IDC element 301, the first blade 162 and the second blade 164, all help to reduce the forces necessary for the establishment of the electrical connection between the electric conductors 200, 206 and the IDC elements 300, 301. The placement and length of the first receptacle 180 for the wire and the second receptacle 184 for the wire can also be manipulated to assist in the reduction of the forces necessary for the closure of the cap 106 and for him establishment of electrical connections. The present invention effectively allows a distribution of the forces necessary for cutting the electrical conductor and electrical coupling of the electrical conductor to the IDC element through the use of a rotating cover, without the use of: special closing tools by effective sequencing of the cut of the electrical conductors and I read insertion of the electrical conductor in the contacts. When an electrical conductor is placed on both the first section 135 and the second section 137 of the housing 130, the electrical conductors are cut first in the blade either consecutively or simultaneously, depending on the arrangement of the blade. Then, when the lid continues to close, the wire receptacles sequentially enclose the electrical conductors in the first and second contacts of the second IDC element 301 and then to the first and second contacts of the first IDC element 300, then arranged as shown. in figure 4. Due to the arched shape of the closing lid and the staggering of the IDC elements, the reception of the wires in the IDC elements does not occur all at the same time but consecutively, also reducing the force of the closing. After the electrical conductors are in place, the lid is closed under pressure. Because of the cutting, receiving, and closing of the lid are all separated and Because they do not occur at the same time, the force required by the user is reduced. By varying the height of the IDC elements from one another, or by varying the lengths of the receptacles for the wire with respect to each other, it will also lead to a consecutive insertion of the electrical conductor into the contacts. Although only a single electrical conductor 200 is described as being introduced to the first section 135 of the housing 130, a second electrical conductor 206 (FIG. 4) can be inserted on top of the electrical conductor 200. It is preferable that the first electrical conductor 200 is fully inserted first and then the cover 106 open to receive the second electrical conductor 206. The second electrical conductor 206 could be inserted just as the first electrical conductor 200 is inserted as described and shown above in Figures 5-7. There may be cases where both electrical conductors can be inserted at the same time. The insertion of the electrical conductor 200 has been described with respect to only the first section 135 of the housing. However, it is understood that in the second section 137 of the housing 130 a single conductor or even two electrical conductors can be inserted "in a similar manner." The additional description of the insertion of two electrical conductors is described in the US patent application No. . from series 10 / 941,506, entitled "INSULATION DISPLACEMENT SYSTEM FOR TWO ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS" filed on September 15, 2004, the description of which is incorporated herein for reference. Figure 8 is a perspective view of the first IDC element 300. The first IDC element 300 includes the first contact 302 and the second contact 303, which have been electrically connected to each other by the bridge connection section 304. Extending below and deviated from the bridge connection section 304 is a flexible end 305. An raised lug 306 projecting from the end 305 helps to establish an electrical connection with another element. When the first IDC element 300 is placed in the first section 135 of the housing 130, the end 305 extends in a direction towards the groove 152 of the test probe (see FIGS. 11 and 12). As seen in Figure 8 and Figure 9, which is a front view of a portion of the first contact 302, the first contact 302 is generally U-shaped, including a first leg 307 and a second leg 309 spaced apart to each other for forming a first slot 311 of displacement of the insulation. The first insulation displacement groove 311 has a wide portion 312 and a narrow portion 314. In the wide portion 312, the first leg 307 and second leg 309 are spaced further apart from each other than in narrow portion 314. For first contact 302, wide portion 312 is located adjacent to the open end of the first insulation displacement slot 311, while the portion narrow 314 is located intermediate with respect to the wide portion 312 and the closed end of the first insulation displacement slot 311. As seen in Figure 8 and Figure 10, which; is a front view of a portion of the second contact 303, the second contact 303 also generally has a U-shape similar to the first contact 302, which includes a first leg 317 and a second leg 319 spaced apart to form a second slot 321 of displacement of the insulation. The second insulation displacement slot 321 has a wide portion 324 and a narrow portion 322. However, the wide portion 324 of the second insulation displacement slot 321 is opposite the wide portion 312 of the first displacement slot 311. of the isolation. In the wide portion 324, the first leg 317 and the second leg 319 are spaced apart from each other in the narrow portion 322. For the second contact 303, the wide portion 322 is located adjacent the open end of the second slot 321 of displacement of the insulation, while the wide portion 324 is located intermediate to the narrow portion 322 and the closed end of the second insulation displacement slot 321. In the narrow portion 314 of the first contact 302, the first leg 307 and the second leg 309 move the insulating sheath 202 covering the first electrical conductor 200 so that the conductive core 204 establishes the electrical contact with the legs 307, 309. the narrow portion 322 of the second contact 303, the first leg 317 and the second leg 319 move the insulating sheath 208 covering the second electrical conductor 206 so that the conductive core 210 establishes the electrical contact with the legs 317, 319. both, the first and second electrical conductors 200, 206 are electrically connected to the first IDC element 300, and are electrically connected to each other. Although not shown independently as in Figure 8, the second IDC element 301 is similar to the first IDC element 300. However, its end extends in the opposite direction. The end of the second IDC element 301 extends centrally to the groove 152 of the test probe. The second IDC element 301 can also be configured with first and second contacts having narrow portions and wide portions. The wide portions and the narrow portions can be configured in the reverse order, in relation to the prime; IDC element 300 (when considered from a radial perspective with respect to rotation axis 173). Although the IDC element is shown having a first contact 302 and a second contact 303, it is understood that the IDC element can be an IDC element with only one contact. Also, the IDC element of the present invention may or may not have the wide portion and the narrow portion described with respect to the IDC element shown in the figures and in particular in figure 8. The additional description of various elements of the connector of; displacement of the insulation and combinations thereof for use with the housing of the present invention are described in the U.S. patent application. Serial No. 10 / 941,506, entitled "INSULATION DISPLACEMENT SYSTEM FOR TWO ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS" and filed on the same date, the description of which is hereby incorporated by reference. Any standard telephone interim connection cable with a PCV insulation can be used as the electrical conductor. The wires may be, but are not limited to: 22 AWG (tinned copper wire, nominal diameter 0.65 mm (0.025 inch) round with a nominal PVC insulation thickness of 0.023 mm (0.0093 inches)); 24 AWG (copper wire with tin, round, nominal diameter 0.5 mm (0.020 inches) with a thickness of 0.025 mm (0.010 inch) nominal insulation; 26 AWG (round tinned copper wire of 0.4 mm (0.016 inch) nominal diameter with 0.025 mm (0.010 inch) nominal PVC insulation thickness.) Figure 11 is a perspective view through the unit connector 104 (shown with broken dashed lines) showing the connection between the first IDC element 300 and an electrical element 114. The first IDC element 300 is placed in the connector unit 104 with the end 305 extending to the unit base 102 (not shown) The electrical element 114 is an IDC element, which establishes the electrical connection with the cables that can be connected to the office or the subscriber.The electrical element 114 has a limb 114a that makes contact electrically and flexibly with the end 305 of the first IDC element 300. FIG. 12 is a perspective view through the connector unit 104 (shown with broken dashed lines) that a test probe 350 inserted between the connection of the first IDC element 300 and the electrical element 114. The test probe 350 is inserted first through the slot 152 of the test probe (see figure 2 and figure 4). The test probe 350 is able to break contact between the end 305 of the first IDC element 300 and the extremity 114a of the element 114. By breaking this connection and using a test probe, as is known in the art, the tester is allowed to electrically isolate a circuit on both sides of the test probe 350 at the IDC end connection and is therefore try both ways to, check the problems. Although claims 11 and 12 show the electrical connection between the first IDC element 300 and the electrical element 114, it is understood that the second IDC element 301 could also establish a connection with another electrical element (similar to the element 114 shown and described). . However, the second IDC element 301 is placed on the second section 137 of the housing and therefore on the opposite side of the groove 152 of the test probe. The test probe 350 is capable of being inserted into the groove 152 of the test probe and breaking the elastic connection between the end of the second IDC element 301 and the end of the other electrical element (the orientations of the end could be similar to those described above, but in the opposite direction). In a second exemplary embodiment of a connector assembly, the connector assembly 100 shown in Figure 1 is modified to include a connector unit 104 and a plurality of caps 106 on opposite sides of a connector assembly. base unit. Figure 13 is an exploded perspective view of the second exemplary embodiment. Figure 13 illustrates a connector assembly 400 with displacement of. insulation including a first side A and a second side B, wherein the second side B is placed on an opposite side of the base unit 402 from the first side A. For these components that are particular to either the A side or the side B, each reference number in figure 13 includes a designation "A" indicating that the element XXXA is placed on a first side A or a designation of "B" indicating that the element XXXB is placed on the second side B The first side A includes a connector unit 104A and a plurality of caps 106A, while the side B includes a connector unit 104B and a plurality of caps 106B. The caps 106A each include oscillating projections 170A (not shown in Figure 13) and 172A, which are configured for engagement with the hinge slots 148A and 150A (not shown in Figure 13). Specifically, the caps 106A each engage within a recess 124A between the adjacent attachment projections 122A of the connector unit 104A. Similarly, caps 106B each include oscillating projections 170B and 172B (not shown in Figure 13), which are configured for engagement with hinge slots 148B (not shown in FIG. figure 13) and 150B. The caps 106B are each nested within a recess 124B between the adjacent attachment projections 122B of the connector unit 104B. With the exception of the base unit 402 and each of the IDC 300B elements within the second side 402B of the unit 402 (described with reference in Fig. 14), each component of the connector assembly 400 is similar in structure to the components corresponding to the assembly; connector 100 shown in figure 1, and similar components are numbered in the same way for clarity of illustration and description. For example, the connector units 104A and 104B are identical in structure to the connector unit 104 shown in FIG. 1, while each of the caps 106A and 106B are identical in structure to each of the caps 106 shown in FIG. Figure 1. Therefore, the description of the connecting unit 104 with reference to figures 1-12 above applies equally to the description of the connecting units 104A and 104B and similarly for the description of the covers 106 with respect to caps 106A and 106B. The base unit 402 comprises a first side 402A which corresponds to the first side A of the connector assembly 400 and a second side 402B which corresponds to the second side B of the connector assembly 400. The first side 402A of the base unit 402 includes an insulated housing 401A with a series of reception slots 110A for connection with the connector unit 104A. The connector unit 104A comprises an insulated housing with a series of alignment projections 12 OA for connection in the reception slots 110A of the base unit 102A. The fixing grooves (not shown) on a rear side of the first side 402A of the base unit 402 receive the fixing projections 122A of the connector unit 104A to fix the connector unit 104A to the base unit 402A. Similarly, the second side 402B of the base unit 402 includes an insulated housing 401B with a series of receiving slots 11OB for connection to the connector unit 104B. The connector unit 104B comprises an insulated housing with a series of alignment projections 120B for connection in the receiving slots 110B of the base unit 102B. The fixing grooves (not shown) on a rear side of the second side 402B of the base unit 402 receive the fixing projections 122B of the connector unit 104B to fix the connector unit 104B to the base unit 402B. In the embodiment shown, the insulated housings 401A and 401B are an integral unit. However, in the alternative embodiments, the insulated housings 401A and 401B may be separate units that are bonded together using the appropriate means.

Within the first side 402A of the base unit 402 is a first set of electrical elements (e.g., the IDC elements) 300A and within the second side 402B of the base unit 402 is a second set of electrical elements 300B. Each of the electrical elements in the first set of electrical elements 300A is electrically connected to an electrical element in the second set of electrical elements 300B. The electrical connection between two corresponding IDC elements 300A and 300B will be described in further detail below. Just as with the first exemplary embodiment of the connector element 100 shown in Figure 1, one or more of the IDC 300A elements may be placed within each of the housings 130A of the connector unit 104A and one or more of the elements of the connector unit 104A. IDC 300B can be placed within each of the housings 130B of the connector unit 104B when the connector assembly 400 is assembled. Although the IDC elements 300A and 300B are connected to the base 402, the IDC elements 300A and 300B are aligned to be received in the housings 130A and 130B, respectively, when the connector assembly 400 is assembled. In this manner, at least one IDC element 300A is "placed" within each of the housings 130A and at least one IDC element 300B is "positioned" within each of the housings 130B of the connector unit 104B. In an alternative embodiment, the IDC 300A elements are connected to the connector unit 104A and at least one of the IDC elements 300A is predisposed in each of the housings 130A, while the IDC 300B elements are connected to the connector unit 104B and at least one of the elements of IDC 300B is predisposed in each of the housings 130B. Connector assembly 400 is used to form an electrical connection between two cables. For example, an IDC element 300A placed on the first side 402A of the base unit 402 can be used to form an electrical connection with a provisional connection cable that is electrically connected to another connector block, while a corresponding IDC element 300B on the second side 402B of the base unit 402 can be used to form an electrical connection with a cable that is connected to an office or a subscriber. If the IDC element 300A is electrically connected to the IDC 300B element, the temporary connection cable is electrically connected to the cable connected to the office or the subscriber. Figure 14 is a perspective view through the connector units 104A and 104B (shown with broken dashed lines) after the connector assembly 400 is assembled. The portions of the connector unit 104B have been removed for clarity of illustration. Figure 14 illustrates the connection between an IDC element 300A placed on the first side 402A of the base unit 402 and an IDC element 300B placed on the second side 402B of the base unit 402. The IDC element 300A is similar in structure to the element of IDC 300 (shown and described with reference to Figure 8). The description of the IDC element 300 is incorporated herein as the description of the structure of the IDC element 300A. The IDC element 300A is positioned within the connector unit 104A with a limb 305A extending toward the first side 402A (not shown) of the base unit 402 (not shown). The limb 305A is similar in structure to the extremity 305 of the IDC element 300 (shown in Fig. 8), and the description of the limb 305 is incorporated herein as the description of the structure of the limb 305A. As described with reference to Figure 13, a provisional connection cable can be introduced into the IDC element 300A, which establishes an electrical connection therewith. The IDC element 300B is placed inside the connector unit 104B. The IDC element 300B shares structural features with both the IDC element 300 and the electrical element 114 (shown in Figure 11). Specifically, the IDC element 300B is identical in its structure to the IDC element 300, except that instead of including a limb similar to the extremity 305 of the IDC element 300, the IDC element 300B includes a limb 114B which is similar in structure to the extremity 114a of the electric element 114 (FIG. 11). Relevant descriptions of the IDC element 300 and the limb 114a are incorporated herein as the description of the structure of the IDC element 300B. As described with reference to Figure 13, the IDC 300B element can establish an electrical connection with a cable that is for the office or for connection to a subscriber. The limb 114B establishes an electrical and flexible contact with the extremity 305A of the IDC element 300A. In this way, a cable that; electrical contact with the IDC element 300A is electrically connected to the cable that makes electrical contact with the IDC element 300B. As with the first exemplary embodiment, a test probe (e.g., test probe 350 shown in FIG. 12) may be inserted into slot 152A or 152B of the test device and between end 305A and end 114B so that a tester electrically isolate a circuit and test the circuit. Figure 15 is a perspective view of a connector block 500 assembled according to the second exemplary embodiment. The assembly 400 of the connector block shown in Figure 13 has been assembled to form the connector block 500. A telecommunications worker another user may use connector block 500 to supplement a circuit that electrically connects a subscriber cable (connected to connector block 500) with a cable from the service provider (connected to a second connector block, which may be similar to connector block 500) . The connector block 500 allows the user to establish an electrical connection between the first block; connector 500 and the second connector block 500 without the use of a tool. In many existing connector blocks, at least one tool is necessary to introduce an electrical conductor into a slot in an IDC element and / or to cut off any unnecessary portion of the cable. In contrast, each of the caps 106A and 106B includes wire receptacles (e.g., the wire receptacles 180 and 184 shown in Figure 3), which are configured to push an electrical conductor in a slot in an IDC element. (for example, the IDC elements 300A and 300B of FIGS. 13 and 14). The wire receptacles eliminate the need for a tool for inserting an electrical conductor into a slot in the IDC element. The connector block 500 also includes a cutting edge (e.g., blades 162 and 164 shown in Figures 4-7) that cut unnecessary portions of the electrical conductor. This eliminates the need for a tool cutting. The elimination of these tools helps improve the efficiencies of the electrical connection process. Although the present invention has been described with reference to a preferred embodiment, workers skilled in the art will recognize that changes in form and detail can be made without departing from the spirit and scope; of the invention. It is noted that in relation to this date the best method known to the applicant to bring the said invention into practice, is that which is clear from the present description of the invention.

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1. CLAIMS Having described the invention as above, the contents of the following claims are claimed as property: 1. An electrical connector, characterized in that it comprises: a first side; and a second side opposite the first side, wherein the first and second sides each comprise: a housing that includes a cavity for receiving an IDC element; a cover that can be rotated between an open position and a closed position and that includes an oscillating portion and a cover portion, wherein the oscillating portion is rotatably mounted to the housing; a recess in the swinging portion of the lid; and a cutting edge within the cavity of the housing and adjacent to the recess in an oscillating portion of the lid. The electrical connector according to claim 1, characterized in that the cover further comprises: at least one guide on the cover portion of the lid aligned for the coupling of the electrical conductor,
2. the guide aligns the electrical conductor with the IDC element when the lid is moved to the closed position, and a projection on the cover portion of the lid adjacent to the guide and aligned with an insulation displacement slot within the IDC element , the projection pushes the electrical conductor towards the slot; displacement of the insulation inside the IDC element when the lid is moved to the closed position. The electrical connector according to claim 1, characterized in that the cavity comprises: a first cavity for receiving a first IDC element; a second cavity for receiving a second IDC element; and a first electrical conductor and a second electrical conductor connected thereto, wherein the first electrical conductor is positioned in the first cavity and is coupled with the first IDC element; and the second electrical conductor is placed in the second cavity and is coupled with the second element of
3. IDC. The electrical connector according to claim 3, characterized in that it further comprises: a first guide on the covering portion of the lid aligned with the first cavity and configured for the
4. coupling of the first electrical conductor; a second guide on the cover portion of the lid aligned with the second cavity and configured for coupling the second electrical conductor; a first projection on the cover portion of the cover and aligned with the first cavity adjacent to the. first guide and with a first isolation displacement slot within the first IDC element; and a second projection on the cover portion of the cap and aligned with the second cavity adjacent to the second guide and, with a second isolation displacement slot within the second IDC element, wherein the first guide aligns the first electrical conductor with the first IDC element and the second guide aligns the second electrical connector with the second IDC element when the cover is moved to the closed position, and wherein the first projection pushes the first electrical conductor towards the first isolation displacement slot within the first IDC element and the second projection pushes the second electrical connector towards the second insulation displacement slot within the second IDC element when the cover is moved to the closed position.
5. 5. The electrical connector according to claim 3, characterized in that the recess in the
6. oscillating portion of the cap comprises: a first recess in the oscillating portion of the lid aligned with the first cavity; and a second recess in the oscillating portion of the lid aligned with the second cavity. The electrical connector according to claim 5, characterized in that the cutting edge comprises: "a first cutting edge adjacent to the first recess; and a second cutting edge adjacent to the second recess
7. 7. The electrical connector according to claim 3, characterized in that the first IDC element is closer to the oscillating portion of the lid than the second IDC element.
8. 8. The electrical connector according to claim 3, characterized in that the IDC element further comprises a first conducting end that is? extends below the first contact and the second contact to establish contact with a second conductive limb, wherein a test probe can be inserted between the first and second conductive limbs. The electrical connector according to claim 1, characterized in that the cover is connected

   removably to the housing, the lid further comprises a contact pin attached to the swing portion of the cover and configured for engagement with a plug in the housing. The electrical connector according to claim 1, characterized in that the cover includes an opening in the cover portion configured to receive a test device.