Electrical connector with offset latch

Details Electrical connector with offset latch Electrical connector with offset latch

2009-10-26

2011-11-22

Patel, Tulsidas C (Department: 2839)

Electrical connectors

With coupling movement-actuating means or retaining means in...

Retaining means

C439S680000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08062053

ABSTRACT:
A receptacle connector is configured to mate with a plug connector having a latch member. The receptacle connector includes a housing having a mating end, an opening extending into the housing through the mating end, and a latch wall. The opening is configured to receive the plug connector therein through the mating end of the housing. The opening is at least partially defined by the latch wall. The latch wall extends a length into the housing along a central longitudinal latch wall axis. The latch wall includes a latch element extending a length along a central longitudinal latch element axis. The central longitudinal latch element axis is offset along the latch wall from the central longitudinal latch wall axis. The latch element is exposed within the opening and cooperates with the latch member of the plug connector to latch the plug connector to the housing when the plug connector is received within the opening of the housing. A contact is held within the housing. The contact has a mating interface exposed within the opening of the housing for electrically connecting to the plug connector when the plug connector is received within the opening of the housing.

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