Patent ID: 6257914
Filing Date: 2001-07-10
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
An electrical connector for terminating an electrical cable and for mating in a mating direction with a complementary mating connector, comprising:a dielectric housing having a front mating end, a rear terminating end and a surface adapted to receive a latch and strain relief device with at least one mounting slot therein said mounting slot extending in said mating direction perpendicular into said surface;a plurality of terminals mounted in the housing and extending generally between said ends thereof;the one-piece latch and strain relief device including a central mounting portion, a forward latching portion and a rearward strain relief portion,said central mounting portion including a mounting tab insertable into the mounting slot in the housing,said forward latching portion being adapted for latching engagement with the mating connector, andsaid rearward strain relief portion being adapted for engaging the electrical cable.