Patent ID: 6386928
Filing Date: 2002-05-14
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
An electrical contact for receiving a mating connector, the contact comprising: a bottom wall, a pair of sidewalls extending from the bottom wall, a top wall connecting the sidewalls;a contact member extending inward from the top wall, the contact member being configured to have a first contact arm extending from the top wall rearward, a connecting section extending in an arcuate manner from the first contact arm, and a second arm extending forward from the connecting section to form a substantially U-shape into which is received a mating contact; the first contact arm being spaced apart from the top wall at a central section and being in contact with the top wall near the connecting section, and the second contact arm being spaced apart from the bottom wall when the contact is in an unmated position; the first contact arm moving away from the top wall and the second contact arm contacting the bottom wall upon mating contact insertion; and the first contact arm recontacting the upper wall upon mating contact overinsertion.