Patent ID: 6159054
Filing Date: 2000-12-12
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
An arrangement for correctly assembling an electrical connector assembly, comprising:a male connector including a first housing defining at least two columns and least two rows of sleeve members extending forward from the first housing;a female connector including a second housing having an outer wall defining at least two rows and two columns of cavities therein; whereintwo sleeve members at two opposite ends of the first housing each have a first configured structure so that the two sleeve members respectively having the first configured structures have a configuration different from that of other sleeve members; andtwo portions of the outer wall of the second housing adjacent to two opposite ends of the second housing each have a second configured structure complementary the first configured structure; wherebyonly when an amount of the sleeve members of the male connector is equal to that of the cavities of the female connector, said male and female connectors can be mated with each other to form the connector assembly.