Plug connector and connector assembly capable of achieving miniaturization
US12418146B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 13, 2024 |
| Grant date | Sep 16, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 13, 2044 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/6335
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A connector assembly includes a receptacle connector assembly and a plug connector. The plug connector includes a housing and a tongue plate. The housing includes a mating surface. A number of conductive pads are provided on the tongue plate. The housing includes an extension plate extending in a mating direction of the plug connector. The tongue plate and the extension plate both extend and protrude beyond the mating surface along the mating direction. The plug connector is provided with the extension plate which is located only on one side of the tongue plate. The extension plate extends and protrudes beyond the tongue plate along the mating direction.
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