Patent ID: 6517367
Filing Date: 2003-02-11
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
An electrical connector for connection of a flat-type connection member comprising:an insulative housing having an opening; a first and a second contact retained by the housing in a manner to face into the opening; and a synthetic-resin cover pivotally movable about a predetermined axis between an open position and a close position to press the connection member against the contacts, the housing having a first and a second fixing hole for fixing the first and second contacts therein, respectively, the first and second fixing holes extending from a rear side of the housing to the opening thereof, the first and second contacts press-inserted from the rear side of the housing into the corresponding fixing holes, the first and second contacts each including a lead exposed from the rear side of the housing, the leads of the first and second contacts arranged in a zigzag fashion as alternately shifted forwardly and rearwardly relative to each other.