Patent ID: 6361354
Filing Date: 2002-03-26
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A modular outlet comprising:a housing having a top, bottom, sides, rear and front, an opening formed in the front for receiving a plug; said bottom being substantially perpendicular to said opening; said rear being substantially parallel to said front; a plurality of contacts positioned in said housing, said contacts having contact termination ends extending beyond said bottom for connection to a printed circuit board; said plurality of contacts including a first contact entering the bottom and bending approximately 90 degrees to form a first leg, and bending more than 90 degrees but less than 180 degrees at a first knee to define a further first leg; said plurality of contacts including a second contact entering the bottom and bending approximately 90 degrees to form a second leg, and bending more than 90 degrees but less than 180 degrees at a second knee to define a further second leg; wherein said first knee is a first distance from said rear of the housing and the second knee is a second distance from said rear of the housing, said first distance being different from said second distance.