Patent ID: 7507112
Filing Date: 2009-03-24
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. A low insertion force connector coupling apparatus, comprising: a low insertion force connector body comprising a first cable securing member that extends as a first flexible beam from a wall on the low insertion force connector body and includes a coupling portion on a distal end of the first flexible beam opposite the wall; a cable channel defined by the low insertion force connector body, wherein the first cable securing member is located adjacent the cable channel; and a plurality of low insertion force connector contact members located on the low insertion force connector body adjacent the cable channel; wherein the coupling portion on the first cable securing member is operable in a single operation, to automatically engage and secure a cable coupling member on a cable such that a plurality of flat flexible cable contact members on the cable may not be disengaged from the plurality of low insertion force connector contact members, and urge the plurality of cable contact members into contact with the plurality of low insertion force connector contact members, and wherein the coupling portion comprises a beveled surface that is operable to be engaged by the cable to deflect the first flexible beam and allow the coupling portion to engage the cable coupling member.