Patent ID: 8393918
Filing Date: 2013-03-12
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. A miniaturized connector, comprising: a polymer plug connector comprising a plurality of electrical contact portions associated therewith, said plurality of electrical contact portions being disposed entirely onto a polymer associated with said polymer plug connector; and a latch element adapted for disposal onto said polymer plug connector, said latch element comprising a second material, said second material being different from said polymer; wherein said polymer plug connector further comprises one or more protrusions, said one or more protrusions comprising a ridge element, said ridge element configured to extend outward from said polymer plug and disposed across said plurality of electrical contact portions, said ridge element in combination with said latch element configured to place a plurality of conductive pathways associated with a flexible printed circuit board in electrical communication with said plurality of electrical contact portions, said electrical communication facilitated by physical pressure generated by said ridge element in combination with said latch element; and wherein said polymer plug connector comprises one or more posts configured to facilitate attachment of said latch to said polymer plug.