Patent ID: 6142822
Filing Date: 2000-11-07
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
An electrical connector comprising:an insulative housing including a base, a top wall opposite the base, a pair of side walls formed between the base and the top wall, and a rear wall formed between the base, the top wall, and the side walls, the top wall having a top face defining at least a locating region in a front portion thereof and at least a positioning space in a rear portion thereof;at least an LED device including an LED cell disposed on the locating region and a pair of L-shaped legs extending from a rear face of the LED cell;a contact member assembled to the base, including a bracket with a plurality of terminals received therein and extending therefrom; andat least a positioning member detachably assembled in the positioning space for securing the LED device to the housing, said positioning member comprising a cover, a guiding stem downwardly extending from the cover for snug reception within a vertical guiding groove defined in the rear wall and in communication with the positioning space;wherein the LED device and the positioning member are fittingly attached to the housing, thereby facilitating replacement of the LED device after removal of the positioning member.