Electrical connector assembly with latching metal ears
US6645005B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 29, 2001 |
| Grant date | Nov 11, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 29, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/6275
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A board to board connector assembly includes a plug connector (1) and a receptacle connector (5) engaged with each other. The plug connector has a first housing (2), a plurality of first terminals (3) received in the first housing, and a pair of first metal ears (40) attached on the first housing. One of the first metal ears has an upwardly extending first metal latch (41) with a projecting portion (412) formed thereon. The receptacle connector has a second housing (6), a plurality of second terminals (7) received in the second housing, and a pair of second metal ears (80) assembled on the second housing. One of the second metal ears has a downwardly extending second metal latch (81) with a receiving window (812) defined thereon for receiving the projecting portion.
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