Patent ID: 6835076
Filing Date: 2004-12-28
Classification: B60N,H01R

Abstract:
An electrical connector comprising:an insulative housing defining a cavity having an opening for receiving a mating element, said cavity extending from said opening along a connection axis; at least one terminal accommodated in said housing, said terminal having a contact portion exposed for mating through said opening with said mating element; and a cover slidably retained by said housing, wherein said cover covers said contact portion at said opening when located at a first position, said cover being movable, relative to said housing, along a path to a second position to expose said contact portion for electrical contact with said mating element, said path being generally orthogonal with respect to said connection axis, said cover having an inclined surface portion facing away from said at least one terminal to enable said mating element to push said cover from said first position to said second position.