Patent ID: 6821139
Filing Date: 2004-11-23
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A cable end connector assembly for mating with a complementary connector, comprising:an insulative housing; a plurality of contacts received in the insulative housing; a cable comprising a plurality of conductors electrically connecting with corresponding contacts; a cover enclosing a rear end of the insulative housing; and a locking member comprising a retaining section secured with the insulative housing and a locking section extending rearwardly from the retaining section, the locking section having a lower tab and a latch portion adapted for locking with the complementary connector; wherein the insulative housing defines a pair of grooves, and wherein the retaining section of the locking member comprises a pair of bar portions extending from opposite ends thereof and received in the grooves; wherein the insulative housing defines a slit receiving a middle portion of the retaining portion of the locking member; wherein the insulative housing defines a slot communicating with the slit, and wherein the locking member comprises a snap portion extending from the middle portion of the retaining section and being locked with the slot.