Patent ID: 7841910
Filing Date: 2010-11-30
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. A connector receptacle to receive a connector insert, the connector receptacle comprising: a first key formed on a frame of the connector receptacle, the key recessed from a front of the connector receptacle a certain distance that the connector insert is to be inserted into the connector receptacle; a latch formed on the frame of the connector receptacle, the latch formed to provide resistance as the connector insert is initially inserted in the connector receptacle, and to enter a cutout portion of the connector insert and to release the resistance once the connector insert has been inserted into the connector receptacle the certain distance; a plurality of fingers to provide mechanical support and a electrical connection between the frame of the connector receptacle and a frame of the connector insert; and a frame having multiple chamfered corners such that improper insertion of the connector insert is prevented.