Patent ID: 7520774
Filing Date: 2009-04-21
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. An electrical connector with slideable actuating device, comprising: an insulative housing having a rear portion, and a front portion, a receiving space defined in a top surface adjacent to the front end, a plurality of passageways defined in the housing, and in communication with the receiving space; a plurality of contact terminals assembled to the passageways, each contact terminal including a base positioned within the passageway, and a solder portion located in the rear portion of the housing, and a contact engaging portion extending into the receiving space; an actuating device pivotally and slideably assembled to sidewalls of the housing, the actuating device including a planar portion with a pair of supporting arms extending therefrom; wherein when the planar portion is located in a first position, the receiving space is opened for electrically receiving a cable assembly therein; wherein when the planar portion is rotated toward the housing, and located in the second position, the planar portion is slidably moving along the sidewall of the housing, and enclose the receiving space; wherein insulative housing includes a metal frame assembled to the sidewalls of the housing, and having a front panel adjacent to the front end of the housing; and wherein the metal frame includes a guiding arrangement having first and second sockets interconnected by a slot.