Electrical connectors with detect terminal
US7510430B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 10, 2008 |
| Grant date | Mar 31, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 10, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R31/085
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electrical connector (1) for mating with a plug (10) includes an insulative housing (2) with opposed front and rear faces and a detect terminal (4) retained in the insulative housing (2). The insulative housing (2) has an annular recess (25) extending from the front face and a cylindrical portion (26) disposed in the annular recess (25). The cylindrical portion (25) defines a plurality of passageways (261) extending therethrough and a rectangular groove (262) communicated with the annular recess (25). An internal shield (8) received in the annular recess (25) has a slot (282) aligned with the groove (262) and a cutout (83) staggered with the groove (262). A plurality of contacts (3) retained in the insulative housing (2). The detect terminal (4) has a detective portion (42) extending into the cutout (83) and a soldering portion (44) extending out of the insulative housing (2).
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