Patent ID: 6257913
Filing Date: 2001-07-10
Classification: H01R,Y10S

Abstract:
An electrical connector having a central axis for engaging a mating electrical connector having at least one guide post and having a conical lead portion with an apex projecting toward the electrical connector and an undercut portion extending away from the conical lead portion, the electrical connector comprising:a body portion;a conductive element secured to said body portion for engaging a corresponding conductive element on the mating electrical connector; andat least one elongated latch element being a generally elongated cantilevered leaf spring having a first end fixed to said body portion and having a second opposite free end disposed for deflection by the guide post of the mating electrical connector during the mating operation, said opposite free end of said elongated latch element having a recess formed thereat for releasably engaging with the undercut portion of the guide post of the mating electrical connector, allowing the undercut portion of the guide post to project through the recess to effect positive locking while unlocking is achieved by the application of force on the latch element directed toward the central axis.