Patent ID: 6736663
Filing Date: 2004-05-18
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
An electrical connector adapted to engage with a complementary receptacle connector, comprising:a housing defining a plurality of through holes therein for receiving a plurality of contacts; a cover engaging with the housing and defining a receiving space for receiving a plurality of coaxial cables; and a latching mechanism engaging with a top wall of the cover and including: a locking sheet forming a first and second free ends, a pair of locking tabs projecting from the second free end for locking the connector to the receptacle connector; and a base sheet connecting with the locking sheet via a connecting portion; wherein, when the connector is to be disconnected, a force directed upwardly is exerted at the first free end of the locking sheet of the latching mechanism, said force causing the first free end to pivot about the connecting portion, so that said first free end moves upwardly and said second free end with the locking tabs correspondingly moves downwardly, whereby the connector is disconnected.