Electrical connector with a detective switch
US7207819B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 11, 2006 |
| Grant date | Apr 24, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 11, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R24/62
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electrical connector (100) for electrically connecting with a mating connector, includes an insulative housing (1) defining a cavity (16), a number of contacts (2) extending into the cavity, and a detective switch (3) accommodated in the housing (1). The detective switch includes a stationary switch (31) and a movable switch (32). The stationary switch and the movable switch respectively include a first and a second engaging portion (313, 323) for connecting/disconnecting with each other. The movable switch (32) includes a spoon-shaped projecting portion (324) positioned in a free end of the second engaging portion (323) and extending into the cavity (16) for engaging with the mating connector.
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