Patent ID: 7651371
Filing Date: 2010-01-26
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. An electrical connector for mating with a plug, comprising: an insulative housing comprising a base portion and a wafer, and a latch mechanism fastened the wafer to the base portion, the insulative housing defining a mating direction for engaging with the plug; a set of first contacts attached to the insulative housing each comprising a contact section mechanically connecting with the plug and a mounting section extending out of the insulative housing; a set of second contacts attached to the insulative housing each comprising a contact section mechanically connecting with the plug and a mounting section extending out of the insulative housing; and wherein the contact sections of the first contacts are staggered with the contact sections of the second contacts along the mating direction, and wherein the contact sections of the first contacts are closed to a front edge of the wafer; wherein the latch mechanism comprises a spring arm arranged on the wafer, and a retention section arranged on the base portion for latching with the spring arm.