Patent ID: 6183287
Filing Date: 2001-02-06
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
An electrical connector assembly comprising:a male connector having an insulative body, a plurality of silos longitudinally projecting from the body, a plurality of contacts received in the silos, and a latch arm extending longitudinally from the body above the silos, and a latch arm formed under the guiding arm; anda female connector having an insulative housing, a plurality of receptacles formed in the housing for engaging with the corresponding silos, an engaging slot formed in the housing for engaging with the guiding arm, a chamfered latch boss formed proximate the engaging slot, and a plurality of terminals received in the receptacles for electrically contacting the corresponding contacts of the male connector;wherein the engaging slot is formed in a top surface of the housing;wherein the latch arm forms a barb on a bottom surface of the free end thereof for engaging with the corresponding chamfered latch boss of the female connector to ensure proper mating of the connectors.