Electrical connector with improved structure
US7134890B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 3, 2005 |
| Grant date | Nov 14, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 3, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R2103/00
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electrical connector (7) includes an insulative housing (1) having front and rear faces (10, 20). A first and a second receiving rooms (101, 102), which communicate with each other are defined in the insulative housing (1) and extend forwardly from the rear face (20). A third receiving room (103) is defined in the insulative housing (1) and extends forwardly from the rear face (20) as well. A retaining cavity (6) is in communication with the third receiving room (103). A resilient contact (2) is received in the first receiving room (101) and comprises a first contacting portion and a first connecting portion (23) beyond the rear face (20). A central contact (4) comprises a plate portion (41) received in the third receiving room (103), a fork-type contacting portion (42) extending forwardly from the plate portion (41) and a third connecting portion (43). The plate portion (41) has a retention member (44) for engagement with the retaining cavity (6).
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