Patent ID: 6390856
Filing Date: 2002-05-21
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A jack connector for receiving a plug connector including a tubular member having a forward tip and a rear portion insulated from the forward tip, said jack connector comprising:a generally cylindrical collar defining a first opening configured to receive said tubular member and having an axis and an inner contact surface for engagement of the rear portion of the tubular member; at least one electrically conductive hub including a hub body generally orthogonal to said axis and a plurality of electrical contacts extending therefrom, each said electrical contact projecting generally axially and radially inwardly toward said axis and at least one said hub body defines a second opening concentric with said first opening and configured to permit axial penetration of said tubular member through said hub body wherein the tubular member of said plug connector is receivable through said first and second openings to establish contact with said plurality of electrical contacts.