Patent ID: 6454577
Filing Date: 2002-09-24
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
An electrical connector sub-assembly, comprising:a base; an electrical component; a cover assembled to the base and comprising a cutout at a top thereof and a flat portion at a bottom of the cutout; a plastic latch comprising a shaft pivotally assembled to the base, an engaging portion for latching to a mating connector, and a press portion assembled through the cutout; and a metal grounding tab comprising a front end retained between the base and the cover, a rear end between the press portion and the flat portion, and a pair of spring arms connected between the front end and the rear end and disposed outside of the cover; wherein the press portion of the latch is moveable through the cutout of the cover to disengage the engaging portion from the mating connector against a spring force exerted by the rear end upon the press portions wherein the grounding tab comprises an opening and the press portion of the latch is inserted through the opening; wherein the front end defines a front wall bent downward, a pad extending rearward and a pair of holes on opposite sides of the pad; wherein the base defines a receiving space for receiving the electrical component and a pair of receiving blocks for receiving the shaft of the latch.