Electrical connector with retaining member
US7445494B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 22, 2007 |
| Grant date | Nov 4, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 22, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R12/89
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electrical connector for connecting a sheet-like connection member (5) comprises an insulative housing (1) defining an insertion cavity (10); a plurality of conductive terminals (2) disposed in the housing and each terminal having a contact beam (211, 221) with a contact portion (210, 220) exposed to the insertion cavity; and a pressing member (3) associated with the housing and movable between an opened position and a closed position. The electrical connector further comprises a retaining member (4, 100) defining a latching surface (440, 1001). When the pressing member is shifted into the closed position, the sheet-like connection member is not only blocked by the latching surface but also retained by the pressing member and contact portions of the conductive terminals.
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