Patent ID: 7993166
Filing Date: 2011-08-09
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. A modular jack, adapted for compatibly mating with either a modular plug or a second plug having a longer inserting depth compared to said modular plug, comprising: a housing defining a front face, a first mating cavity recessed rearward from the front face for receiving the modular plug, and a second mating cavity joining with the first mating cavity together for receiving the second plug, the housing having a first side wall and a second side wall at opposite sides of the first mating cavity, and an inner wall behind the first mating cavity, the second mating cavity recessed rearward from the inner wall; a plurality of RJ contacts arrayed along the second side wall and having contact portions extending slantwise backwards and free ends continuing the contact portions, the contact portions and the free ends being pivotable around a first line parallel to said front face towards the second side wall; and a plastic spacer positioning the free ends of said RJ contacts.