Patent ID: 9397442
Filing Date: 2016-07-19
CPC Classification: H01R

Claim Text:
1. A connector, the connector comprising: a connector housing, the connector housing supporting a plurality of conductive terminals extending lengthwise therewithin, each terminal including termination portions and contact portions at opposite ends, the contact portions being disposed proximate a mating end of the connector; and at least one latching member for latching the connector to an opposing connector, each latching member including a base end fixed to the connector, a free end proximate the mating end, a body portion interconnecting the base and free ends such that each latching member has a cantilevered structure, at least one engagement member disposed proximate the free end for engaging a portion of the opposing connector, and a locating member extending at an angle from the body portion; wherein the connector housing includes a channel formed therein, the channel receiving each locating member, guiding the locating member in vertical movement.