Electrical connectors – With insulation other than conductor sheath – Plural-contact coupling part
Reexamination Certificate
2000-03-23
2001-09-04
Paumen, Gary F. (Department: 2833)
Electrical connectors
With insulation other than conductor sheath
Plural-contact coupling part
C439S676000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06283796
ABSTRACT:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a connector, and more particularly to a RJ receptacle connector with an anti-incorrect-insertion device therein for blocking insertion of any other connectors except a complementary connector.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PRIOR ART
RJ-45 plug and receptacle connectors have larger dimension than RJ-11 plug and receptacle connectors. As a matter of fact, the RJ-11 plug connector is possible inserted into the RJ-45 receptacle connector. The incorrect insertion of the RJ-11 plug connector into the RJ-45 receptacle connector will damage terminals within the RJ-45 receptacle connector, thus needless to say other possible electrical damages. U.S. Pat. No. 6,022,246 discloses an arrangement of another type connectors for preventing mis-mating of a smaller dimensioned plug connector with a larger dimensioned receptacle connector.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
An object of the present invention is to provide a RJ-receptacle connector having an anti-incorrect-insertion device therein for blocking insertion of any other connectors except a complementary connector.
In order to achieve the object set forth, a RJ-receptacle connector with anti-incorrect-insertion device in accordance with the present invention comprises a housing defining a receiving space for electrically receiving a complementary plug connector therein. A terminal insert is adapted to be arranged to the housing and includes a plurality of terminals integrally formed thereof. Each terminal includes a contact portion extending into the receiving space, and a solder tail extends downward from a bottom face of the housing. Anti-incorrect-insertion device including a base and a blocking bar is arranged in an entrance of the receiving space and blocking insertion of other connectors except the complementary plug connector.
According to one aspect of the present invention, the blocking bar includes a reinforced bar integrally attached to the blocking bar to increase rigidity thereof.
According to another aspect of the present invention, the blocking bar includes a front face for blocking entrance of other plug connector.
These and additional objects, features, and advantages of the present invention will become apparent after reading the following detailed description of the preferred embodiment of the invention taken in conjunction with the appended drawings.
REFERENCES:
patent: 6022246 (2000-02-01), Ko
patent: 6106335 (2000-02-01), Merchant et al.
Chung Wei Te
Hon Hai - Precision Ind. Co., Ltd.
Paumen Gary F.
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