Patent ID: 6398597
Filing Date: 2002-06-04
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A receptacle contact comprising:a main body; an intermediate curved section extending curvedly from the main body and circumambulating an axis which is parallel to an extension direction of the main body; a cantilever section extending initially toward the main body for a predetermined distance and then extending outward from the main body and terminated as a bent-out end thereby defining an opening between the bent-out end and the main body; a guiding tab extending from the intermediate curved section toward the circumambulated axis for guiding the receptacle contact to be located in a connector housing; wherein the intermediate curved section has a guiding edge for guiding the receptacle contact to be located in the connector housing; wherein the main body has a guiding flange extending from an edge portion thereof for guiding the main body into the connector housing; wherein the main body has an engagement plate extending from one end thereof and having a barb for engaging with an insert by which the contact is inserted into the connector housing; wherein the intermediate curved section has a barb formed subsequent to the guiding edge for retaining the receptacle contact in the connector housing.