Patent ID: 6533606
Filing Date: 2003-03-18
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
An electrical connector for connection of a flat-type connection member comprising:an insulative housing having an opening and a plurality of longitudinally-extending contacts facing into the opening; a synthetic-resin cover pivotally movable about a predetermined pivotal axis and slidable in a longitudinal direction relative to the housing for moving between an open position and a close position to press the connection member against the contacts; a pair support shafts disposed at a pair of sides of the cover, respectively, and extended along the pivotal axis; a pair of engagement portions disposed at a pair of sides of the cover, respectively; a pair of support portions disposed at the housing for supporting the pair of support shafts respectively; a pair of lock portions disposed at the housing and disengageably engaging the pair of engagement portions for locking the cover in the close position; and a metal plate substantially embedded in the cover for reinforcing the cover, wherein the metal plate is integrally constructed with the pair of support shafts and the pair of engagement portions.