Patent ID: 6033270
Filing Date: 2000-03-07
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
An electrical connector assembly comprising:a) a pin connector assembly includingi) insulating body means having an array of recesses formed in a face thereof;ii) a spring pin member in each of said recesses, each of said pin members being generally identical and formed of electrically conductive material, with the insertion end of each of said pin members terminating at or inwardly of said face and having at least one protrusion formed integrally in the outer surface of said pin member a predetermined distance from the end thereof, said predetermined distance being correlated to the diameter of said pin member;b) a socket receptacle connector assembly includingi) insulating body meansii) an array of generally tubular socket members configured, dimensioned and arranged for mating coaction with said spring pin members within said socket members;iii) each of said socket members after insertion of said spring pin member urging against said protrusion to provide abutting electrical engagement with the opposite inner side-wall of said socket member.