Patent ID: 7396255
Filing Date: 2008-07-08
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. An electrical connector comprising a connector body and at least one terminal, the connector body having at least one terminal cavity that extends through the connector body from an opening at an insertion end to an opening at a mating end of the connector body, the connector body having a first rigid terminal lock nib that projects inward into the terminal cavity from a rigid wall for retaining the terminal in the connector body and a flexible beam opposite the first rigid lock nib for pushing the terminal against the rigid wall and into retaining engagement with the first rigid lock nib, the flexible beam having a second rigid lock nib that projects inward into the cavity from the flexible beam for retaining the terminal in the connector body to enhance terminal retention, and the terminal having laterally spaced lock surfaces transversely faced and engageable with the first rigid lock nib and the second rigid lock nib respectively to prevent withdrawal of the terminal from the terminal cavity of the connector body.