Patent ID: 7753712
Filing Date: 2010-07-13
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. A connector plug, comprising: a synthetic-resin made body having a fitting portion to which a counter connector socket is to be fitted, and which projects from one end side; contacts which are held by said body; a metal case which covers said body, said metal case having an engaging portion; and a latch which, when said fitting portion of said body is inserted into the counter connector socket, causes said fitting portion to be engaged with the counter connector socket, and which is formed by a metal plate configured separately from said metal case, said latch being held by said body, wherein: said latch has: a spring portion which is formed by stamping a metal plate into substantially U-like shape; an arm portion which extends flushly from one end side of said spring portion; an engaging portion which is disposed on a tip end side of said arm portion, and which receives a load applied to said latch; a fulcrum portion which extends flushly from another end side of said spring portion; and a projecting portion which extends from another end side of said spring portion is to be engaged with said engaging portion disposed within said metal case.