Patent ID: 6162083
Filing Date: 2000-12-19
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
An electrical connector system for terminating a flat circuit, comprising:an elongated dielectric connector housing defining an elongated opening for receiving a flat circuit, with a plurality of terminals mounted on the housing and having contact portions spaced along the opening;an actuator mounted on the housing for movement between a first position allowing free insertion of the flat circuit into the opening and a second position wherein a pressure plate of the actuator biases the circuit against the contact portions of the terminals;said flat circuit including at least one latch aperture;said connector housing including at least one latch projection allowing free insertion of the flat circuit into the opening but engaging the latch aperture in the circuit to resist withdrawal of the circuit from the opening; andthe latch projection having a gradually inclined front surface to allow free movement of the flat circuit thereover upon insertion of the circuit into the opening and an abrupt rear surface engageable in the latch aperture to resist withdrawal of the circuit from the opening.