Patent ID: 6027356
Filing Date: 2000-02-22
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A female connector assembly suitable for connection to a male connector, comprising:a first housing having a first opening therein;a second housing having a second opening therein, said second housing being structured and arranged to mate with said first housing such that said first opening is in alignment with said second opening;a resilient female connector having a third opening therein and structured and arranged for mating with said first housing such that said third opening is in alignment with said first opening; anda resilient actuator having an actuator axis and structured and arranged (a) for insertion into said third opening, (b) for urging said resilient female connector away from said actuator axis when said actuator is pressed in a first mode, and (c) for permitting said resilient female connector to resile towards said actuator axis when said actuator is released in a second mode.