Patent ID: 6296525
Filing Date: 2001-10-02
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A phono plug connector cooperatively mountable in a phono jack connector, comprising:said plug connector having,a base of insulating material;a tubular member extending from the base, the tubular member having,a contact area;a terminal end distal to the base, the terminal end comprising a conductive material and being insulated from the contact area; anda spring; andsaid jack connector having,a body having a cavity for receiving the tubular member and a collar for engaging the spring of the plug connector;a first plurality of electrical contacts disposed within the cavity and being configured to be engageable with the terminal end of the tubular member;a second plurality of electrical contacts disposed within the cavity and configured to be engageable with the contact area of the tubular member;wherein the contact area is electrically connected with the spring.