Connector assembly for connecting an electrical device to an external power supply
US6093057A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 13, 1998 |
| Grant date | Jul 25, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 13, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/6595
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electrical connector assembly includes a receptacle connector disposed in an electrical device and a plug connector connected to an external power supply. A metal shield is formed by stamping a metal sheet and has latching portions outwardly extending from side walls thereof. Engaging arms rearwardly extend from the shield for securely engaging with corresponding apertures defined in a housing of the receptacle connector. Each latching portion defines a square opening therein for receiving a resilient latch of the plug connector. Each latch has a first portion outwardly extending from a mating face of the plug connector, a second portion connected to the first portion and extending toward the mating face, and a third portion connected to the second portion and extending toward the first portion.
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