Patent ID: 6773286
Filing Date: 2004-08-10
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A cable connector assembly adapted for mounting to a panel, comprising:an insulative housing defining a mating direction and a longitudinal direction perpendicular to the mating direction and comprising a base and a mating portion projecting outwardly from the base along the mating direction, the base comprising an upper surface and an opposite lower surface both extending along said longitudinal direction, a pair of ear portions diagonally disposed at opposite ends thereof and extending toward each other along said longitudinal direction, and a pair of polarizing keys respectively formed on the upper and the lower surfaces thereof and arranged in a stagger manner; a plurality of conductive contacts received in the insulative housing; a cable comprising a plurality of conductors respectively electrically connecting with the conductive contacts; and a pair of fastening members protruding through the ear portions of the insulative housing and adapted for securing to the panel; wherein the insulative housing comprises a mating face and a terminating face opposite to the mating face and defines a cavity recessed from the terminating face toward the mating face to receive a spacer; wherein the insulative housing forms a retaining portion extending beyond the terminating face thereof and a slit beside the retaining portion, wherein the insulative cover forms a latch received in the slit and latching the retaining portion; wherein the slit communicates with the receiving cavity of the guiding member; and wherein an insulative cover cooperates with the insulative housing to sandwich the cable between the cover and the insulative housing.