RJ-45 receptacle connector with terminal protection means
US6416364B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 29, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jul 9, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 29, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/6641
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A receptacle connector (2) comprises an insulative housing (20) defining a receiving space (200) and a terminal module (21) received in the receiving space. The terminal module comprises a dielectric base (210) and a plurality of terminals (220) retained in the dielectric base. The dielectric base has a plurality of upwardly extending ribs (215) each having an inclined supporting face (217). Each terminal comprising a slant contacting portion (225) in alignment with a corresponding rib. When mating with a plug connector, the contacting portions are deflected downwardly and supported by the supporting faces of the ribs.
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