Patent ID: 6315588
Filing Date: 2001-11-13
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
An electrical connector comprising:a plug connector body having a pair of laterally spaced terminal cavities which receive a pair of metal terminals;a shorting clip cavity disposed within said plug connector body, said shorting clip cavity in communication with said pair of terminal cavities;a unitary metal shorting clip disposed within said shorting clip cavity, said shorting clip having a single, generally V-shaped cantilevered spring arm and a mounting portion, said shorting clip being retained within said plug connector body the mounting portion of the shorting clip engaged to said plug connector body, said spring arm being in contact with said pair of metal terminals when said electrical connector is in a disconnected state;a pair of lock notches disposed within said shorting clip adjacent to an aft end of said mounting portion; anda pair of lock tabs disposed within said plug connector body whereby said lock tabs cooperate with said lock notches to retain said shorting clip within said connector body.