Patent ID: 6099334
Filing Date: 2000-08-08
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A coaxial connector with a switch comprising:an insulative housing;at least one connector opening in a wall of said housing;at least one first terminal rigidly affixed in said housing;a terminal opening in said first terminal;said terminal opening aligned with said at least one connector opening;at least one second terminal having a first end and a second end and at least one curved portion therebetween;said first end rigidly affixed to said housing;said at least one curved portion being curved whereby said at least one second terminal overlaps itself from a perspective of said terminal opening;said second end facing said at least one connector opening with said at least one first terminal interposed therebetween;said second end being resiliently urged toward said at least one first terminal; andsaid at least one second terminal being exposed to said at least one connector opening to permit deflection of said at least one second terminal away from said at least one connector opening by insertion of a mating connector having a connector pin, whereby a connection between said at least one first terminal and said at least one second terminal is opened.