Patent ID: 6390834
Filing Date: 2002-05-21
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
An electrical plug-and-socket connection, comprising:a plug; and a plug connector including a housing having a plug connector opening and a plurality of pin contacts provided in the housing directed toward the plug connector opening to establish an electrical contact, the plug connector further including a protective device having at least one opening for passage of at least one of the pin contacts, the protective device including at least one latch element to latch the protective device in a protective position, wherein the at least one latch element engages in a recess in the housing of the plug connector for latching prior to joining the plug connector with the plug, the protective device being brought from the protective position into an assembly position by joining the plug connector with the plug, wherein the plug includes at least one contact element to actuate the protective device, the at least one contact element of the plug working together with the latch element to release a latch connection between the plug and the plug connector as the plug is attached to the plug connector.