Patent ID: 6287153
Filing Date: 2001-09-11
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A cable connector with an improved engagement mechanism for securing a terminal member within a housing, the cable connector comprising:an insulative housing having a floor and includinga support block extending from the floor of the housing and having a first insert groove portion formed therein,a backup wall extending from the floor of the housing generally parallel to the support block and having a second insert groove portion formed therein, anda cantilevered deflectable lance formed on the housing and positioned between and generally parallel to the support block and the backup wall; andat least one terminal member mounted in the housing includinga terminal base portion having a first fitting insert piece extending in a first direction and a second fitting insert piece extending in an opposite direction;wherein the first fitting insert piece of the terminal member is located within the first insert groove portion and the second fitting insert piece is located within the second insert groove portion to hold the terminal member securely within the housing.