Patent ID: 6071141
Filing Date: 2000-06-06
Classification: H01R,Y10S

Abstract:
A connector for establishing an electrical connection with a mating connector comprising:a terminal housing having a front face for mating with the mating connector and a rear portion in opposed relation to the front face;a plurality of contact terminals disposed along said front face;a projection extending forwardly from said front face for engaging guidance structure in the mating connector;at least two biased latch arms joined by a cross member insuring common and simultaneous activation of both arms, each arm having a distal portion with a latch pawl disposed in said projection, an intermediate portion extending along said housing and a proximal portion forming a fulcrum for the latch arm disposed at said rear portion;a cover overlying said housing and an actuator means associated with the latch arm for moving the latch pawl to a disengaging position and wherein the fulcrum of the latch arm is secured on the cover.