Electrical connectors – With coupling movement-actuating means or retaining means in... – Retaining means
Reexamination Certificate
2001-03-09
2002-07-02
Patel, Tulsidas (Department: 2839)
Electrical connectors
With coupling movement-actuating means or retaining means in...
Retaining means
C439S953000, C439S357000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06413112
ABSTRACT:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
None.
STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT
Not Applicable.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The invention relates to a plug-type input/output connector for interconnecting a mobile device to a stationary device, comprising a housing of insulating material, a shielding, a plurality of contact terminals mounted in the housing, at least one latch element to latch the plug connector to a receptacle connector of the mobile device, and a button to operate the latch element, wherein the housing is provided with at least one locating peg to be received in a chamber of the receptacle connector.
2. Description of the Related Art Including Information Disclosed under 37 CFR 1.97 and 1.98
Such a plug connector is known from FR-A-2774516. With ongoing miniaturisation of mobile devices, in particular mobile telephones, there is a need for miniaturised plug connectors. Decreasing the size of plug connectors however is contrary to the strict strength requirements for connectors of this type used in mobile devices, wherein the receptacle and plug connectors are frequently connected and disconnected.
The invention aims to provide plug connectors of the above-mentioned type having miniature dimensions in combination with a high strength.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The plug connector of the invention is characterised in that the housing comprises inner and outer sections, the inner section being made as a contact block accommodating the contact terminals, the outer section being made as interconnected top and bottom covers, wherein the outer section includes the locating peg(s) and the button to operate the latch element.
In this manner the material of the inner section can be optimised for miniature dimensions, whereas the material of the outer section can be optimised for strength of the locating peg(s).
The invention will be further explained by reference to the drawings in which embodiments of the receptacle and plug connectors of the invention are shown.
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Klein Mickael
Semmeling Ralph
Framatome Connectors International
Patel Tulsidas
Perman & Green LLP
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