Patent ID: 6464518
Filing Date: 2002-10-15
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A socket adapted to receive a cable with a generally rectangular plug, comprising:an insulator outer housing defining a rectangular first receiving space and a first front opening, and having two parallel outer side walls that respectively confine two opposite sides of said first receiving space; a rectangular insulator inner housing defining a second front opening and a generally rectangular second receiving space that is adapted to receive the plug of the cable via said second front opening, and having two parallel inner side walls, each of which has a first section that is received securely in said first receiving space and that confronts a respective one of said outer side walls, and a second section that projects outwardly from said first receiving space through said first front opening, said first section of one of said inner side walls cooperating with a respective one of said outer side walls to define a gap therebetween; and an insulator cover member having a mounting portion that is securely inserted into said gap and that has a front end which is substantially flush with said second front opening, and a door portion that is turnably connected to said front end of said mounting portion so as to be turnable relative to said mounting portion between a closed position, in which, said door portion turns toward said second front opening so as to cover said second front opening, and an opening position, in which, said door portion turns away from said second front opening so as to permit insertion of the plug of the cable into said second receiving space via said second front opening.