Patent ID: 6220899
Filing Date: 2001-04-24
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
An electrical connector jack comprising:a housing having a sleeve portion:said sleeve portion has a centrally disposed plug insertion hole communicating with an interior of said housing, whereby a plug is insertable therein;said plug has a collar axially disposed at one end;a sleeve spring ill said sleeve portion;means for resiliently holding said spring in said sleeve portion;a central contact portion on said sleeve spring;said sleeve spring has a diameter centered on a longitudinal axis of said jack;a tongue on said central contact portion;said tongue is angled centrally inwards whereby said collar is partially aligned with said plug connecting sleeve spring when said collar is pushed against said tongue;said sleeve spring has a first support piece at one end; andsaid sleeve spring also has a second support piece at an other end whereby said collar is fitted against said sleeve spring, firmly holding and electrically connecting said plug to said sleeve portion.