Patent ID: 6589064
Filing Date: 2003-07-08
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A connector assembly comprising:a panel defining an opening therethrough in a front-to-back direction, said panel being adapted to be assembled to or part of an electronic device; an electrical connector including a main body with a cable extending from a rear portion thereof and a mating portion extending forwardly from a front portion thereof, said mating portion extending forwardly through said opening for mating with a complementary connector of said electronic device; and a housing extending rearwardly from an outward face of the panel; wherein said housing is arranged in a normal situation, prohibiting said connector from moving rearwardly so as to assure reliable mating between the connector and the complementary connector; wherein said at least a portion of said housing is integrally formed with the panel; wherein a pair of latching means extends from opposite sides of the panel for fixing the panel to said electronic device; wherein the housing comprises a top wall, a bottom wall and a sidewall connecting the top wall and bottom wall, a first entrance is defined in a front portion of the sidewall, and a second entrance is defined between the top wall and bottom wall opposite from the sidewall; wherein â€ƒa first end wall is arranged downwardly from the top wall, a second end wall is arranged upwardly from the bottom wall, a first tab extends from the first end wall, a second tab extends from the second end wall, and a hole is defined in each of the first and second tabs for a extension of a lock therethrough, wherein the first and second entrances include spaces for allowing the cable to extend therethrough and in parallel with the end walls.