Patent ID: 7033218
Filing Date: 2006-04-25
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. An electrical connector assembly comprising: a first connector and a second connector wherein the first connector comprises a plastic housing, a metal case disposed in the plastic housing, a locking device disposed in the metal case and a first conductor assembly; and a second connector coupled to one end of the first connector, wherein the locking device comprises a structure including an insulating base, a support, and a second conductor assembly, and a U-shaped flexible member including a transverse member and two resilient members, the insulating base comprises a U-shaped tunnel formed at either side thereof, an elongated trough is formed along either side of the support, the troughs and the tunnels being coupled together to form a ground for resting the resilient members thereon when the insulating base and the support are coupled together, and the second connector comprises a slit in either side for locking the locking device.