Patent ID: 6729897
Filing Date: 2004-05-04
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
An electrical connector assembly comprising:a first connector having a casing; a second connector for mating with the first connector, defining a receiving recess therein; and a theftproof member movably disposed on the casing of the first connector and having a latch portion, the theftproof member being movable between an unlocked position where the latch portion is disengaged from the receiving recess of the second connector and a locked position where the latch portion is latched into the receiving recess of the second connector; wherein the casing of the first connector comprises a first case and a second case mounted on the first case; wherein the casing of the first connector is formed with a guide portion for engaging with the theftproof member, the guide portion having a stepped configuration and comprising a locking section; wherein the locking section of the guide portion of the casing of the first connector is in the form of a locking groove, and wherein the theftproof member forms an engaging rib for mating with the locking section of the guide portion of the casing when the theftproof member is biased into the locked position; wherein the guide portion of the casing of the first connector defines a standby groove mating with the engaging rib of the theftproof member when the theftproof member is biased into the unlocked position; wherein the theftproof member comprises a base portion, and a front portion and a rear portion sandwiching the base portion, the base portion defining a guide channel for movably engaging with the guide portion of the casing of the first connector; wherein the latch portion of the theftproof member extends from the rear portion.