Patent ID: 7182637
Filing Date: 2007-02-27
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. A panel-mounted electrical connector pair ( 12 , 36 ) having a recessed connector ( 12 ) with a housing body ( 14 ), said housing body ( 14 ) having a socket portion ( 18 ) with a first flange ( 26 ) proximate an open end ( 20 ) thereof, a first distal web ( 22 ) and at least one first type of electrical terminal ( 24 a ) protruding through said first distal web ( 22 ), one end ( 86 a ) of said at least one first type electrical terminal ( 24 a ) extending into said socket portion ( 18 ), another end thereof protruding through said distal web ( 22 ) in a direction opposite to said socket portion ( 18 ), said socket portion ( 18 ) extendable through a first opening ( 64 ) in a first panel ( 62 ), said first flange ( 26 ) abutting against a first surface ( 66 ) on said first panel ( 62 ), said connector pair ( 12 , 36 ) including a protruding connector ( 36 ) with a plug portion ( 38 ), characterized by: said protruding connector (