Patent ID: 8075332
Filing Date: 2011-12-13
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. A releasably engaging high definition multimedia interface plug comprising: a connector body having an opening, the connector body being operable with an actuator having a ramped portion of a forward edge, the ramped portion of the forward edge of the actuator positioned to be slidably movable in contact with and below at least one flexible engagement member having a locking tab residing thereon; wherein, when the actuator is slidably moved in a first axial direction relative to the connector body, the ramped portion of the forward edge of the actuator obtains a position where it is in contact with and below the at least one flexible engagement member and bending the flexible engagement member in a plane not perpendicular with the direction of insertion of the plug into a corresponding standard interface receptacle so that the locking tab is located to protrude from the opening of the body; and wherein, when the actuator is slidably moved in a second opposite axial direction relative to the connector body, the ramped portion of the forward edge of the actuator obtains a position where it is not in contact with the at least one flexible engagement member and the locking tab resides substantially within the opening of the body.