Patent ID: 6409549
Filing Date: 2002-06-25
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
An electrical connector for contacting multiple types of connector plugs, comprising:a slide body defining a receiving space; and a terminal module received in the receiving space and comprising: a main base assembled in the receiving space, and comprising an opening in a front end thereof and a plurality of upper contacts extending forwardly into the opening; a bottom base assembled on the main base and comprising a plurality of lower contacts extending forwardly and alternating with the upper contacts; a top cover received in the opening of the main base and defining a plurality of ribs at a front end thereof, every two ribs defining a passageway; and a plurality of terminals pivotably received in the passageways for contacting with the upper and lower contacts; wherein each terminal is substantially a cam-shaped, and comprises a coaxial hole for receiving a pivot; wherein the electrical connector may contact with any one of the multiple types of connector plugs without damaging the terminals and contacts of the electrical connector.