Patent ID: 6254407
Filing Date: 2001-07-03
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
An electrical connector assembly comprising:a first electrical connector comprising a first housing, first electrical contacts connected to the first housing, and a cam slide movably connected to the first housing;a second electrical connector comprising a second housing and second electrical contacts connected to the second housing, wherein the second housing comprises at least two cam projections on a first side thereof located a substantially equal distance from a front end of the second housing,wherein the cam slide comprises at least two cam slots having a substantially same shape camming surface equally spaced from a side edge of the cam slide, wherein the first housing comprises a deflectable detent to prevent the cam slide from being moved to a full engagement position on the first housing until the second housing is at least partially inserted into the first housing, and wherein the second housing comprises a detent moving projection, located closer to the front end of the second housing than the cam projections, which is adapted to move the detent out of a blocking position.