Patent ID: 7125284
Filing Date: 2006-10-24
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. An electrical connector for contacting at least one electrical lead and for connection with a complementary connector, the connector comprising: at least one contact element, having a contact area, which cooperates with an associated complementary contact element of the complementary connector to produce an electrical connection and, a terminal area, which may be connected with the at least one electrical lead, and a housing, in which the contact element is at least partially accommodated; on which there is arranged a terminal cover for covering the terminal area, the cover comprises a first lid part and a second lid part, which are so constructed that they may both be moved to expose the terminal area during fitting of the electrical lead; and on which there is arranged a latching projection for cooperating with a latching recess of a complementary connector, the latching projection being molded on to a resilient latching arm which cooperates with the second lid part to fix the second lid part in a preliminary latched position.