Electrical connector with enhanced mating mechanism
US6607397B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 8, 2002 |
| Grant date | Aug 19, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 8, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/6275
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electrical connector (1) adapted to mate with a complementary connector (90) which has a tongue portion (91) with a plurality of conductive terminals (92) disposed thereon, includes an insulative housing (50) having a mating portion (53) protruding forwardly therefrom and a receiving cavity (55) defined therethrough, and a plurality of conductive contacts (60) received in the cavity of the housing. An upper wall (531) and a lower wall (532) form the mating portion, with the receiving cavity being defined therebetween. The contacts are positioned on the lower wall. A pair of engaging bars (551) protrudes from the upper wall into the receiving cavity. When the mating portion mates with the tongue portion, the engaging bars downwardly push the tongue portion to ensure a reliable connection between the conductive terminals and corresponding contacts.
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