Patent ID: 6371797
Filing Date: 2002-04-16
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A connector device for use in connecting a connecting member which is of a flat plate shape and has an end portion provided with a conductive portion, said connector device comprising:a receptacle connector including a receptacle-side contact; and a plug connector removably coupled to said receptacle connector by fitting into said receptacle connector for electrically connecting said connecting member with said receptacle connector; said plug connector comprising: an insulator defining a receiving space for receiving said end portion of the connecting member, said insulator having a fitting space and a retaining wall in said fitting space; a conductive contact held in the insulator and formed to come into contact with said receptacle-side contact when said plug connector is coupled to said receptacle connector; and a slider member slidably inserted into said receiving space to bring said conductive portion into contact with said conductive contact in said receiving space; said conductive contact comprising: a pair of retained portions facing opposite outer surfaces of said retaining wall, respectively, for coming into contact with said receptacle-side contact; a connection portion connecting said retained portions together, a combination of said connecting portion and said retained portions making a U-shape portion which is fitted into said receptacle-side contact when said plug connector is coupled to said receptacle connector; a pair of spring portions connected to said retained portions and extending in said receiving space for receiving portions and extending in said receiving space for receiving said connecting member and said slider member therebetween; a contact portion formed on one of said spring portions for coming into contact with said conductive portion of the connecting member; and a pressing portion formed on another spring portion for pressing said slider member to bring said conductive portion into press contact with said contact portion.