Plug connector with mis-insert features and corresponding receptacle connector therewith
US8915750B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 10, 2013 |
| Grant date | Dec 23, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 28, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/645
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A plug connector (100) comprises an insulative housing (1), a plurality of terminals (2) retained to the insulative housing (1), a pair of latches (3) fit to the insulative housing (1) and a housing cover (4) attached to the insulative housing (1). The insulative housing (1) has a base portion (11) and a tongue portion (12) extending forwardly from a middle of the base portion (11). The terminals (2) are arranged on the tongue portion (12) in parallel. The housing cover (4) has a cylindrical portion (41) with a pair of slits (411) extending therethrough for the latch (3) partly extending through. Each latch (3) has a locking piece (31) provided with a front straight edge (311) to abut against with a front edge of a receptacle connector (900) when the plug connector (100) is inserted upside down to the receptacle (900).
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