Patent ID: 6808427
Filing Date: 2004-10-26
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A receptacle connector for receiving a mating plug and blocking a relatively smaller second plug from being received, the receptacle connector comprising:an insulative housing having a receiving cavity; a plurality of terminals extending into the receiving cavity; a metallic shield attached to the insulative housing; and an anti-mismating device being positioned in the housing and in contact with the shield, the device comprising a locking portion, an elbow extending downwardly and rearwardly from the locking portion and a stopping tab extending inwardly from the elbow; wherein when the mating plug is inserted into the receiving cavity, the elbow is engaged and thus the stopping tab is deflected upwardly and out of the mating plug insertion direction thereby allowing the mating plug insertion into the receptacle connector, and when the second plug is inserted into the receiving cavity, the stopping tab is struck thereby preventing insertion thereof.