Patent ID: 6036523
Filing Date: 2000-03-14
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A connector socket for connector plugs of a type having a lock claw which enters said connector socket during mating, comprising:a plurality of plug insertion openings in a first surface of a molded block;a plurality of latch attachment openings in said molded block;said plurality of latch attachment openings extending from said plurality of plug insertion openings to a second surface of said molded block, said second surface being opposed to said first surface;a plurality of metallic latch members;said metallic latch members including an engagement section integral with a fixed support piece;each of said latch attachment openings capable of receiving one of said metallic latch members inserted from a lateral direction crossing a plane of said second surface of said molded block;said engagement sections being positioned inside said plug insertion openings;each of said latch attachment openings including at least one laterally extending guide groove;each of said fixed support pieces including at least one reverse engagement claw dimensioned and positioned to engage a cooperating surface in each of said at least one guide grooves, and thereby to retain said latch members in position substantially permanently; andsaid engagement sections being disposed in a position in said plug insertion openings providing engagement with said lock claws when said connector plugs are inserted in said plug insertion openings.