Patent ID: 6083024
Filing Date: 2000-07-04
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A connector assembly comprising a first connector having terminals with male contact portions, and a second connector matable therewith having terminals with female contact portions comprising at least one spring arm with a contact surface for resilient abutment against the male contact portion of the first connector, the first connector comprising an insulative housing having separator projections extending therefrom, wherein the separator projections are positioned alongside the male contact portions, and the spring arm of the mating female terminal comprises a separator extension extending away from the contact surface arm in a direction transverse to the direction of coupling of the connectors, the separator extension arranged to engage the separator projection independently of the contact surface during coupling such that the contact surface of the female contact portion is biased away from the male contact portion, the profile of the separator projection further arranged to enable inward biasing of the female contact portion against the male contact portion when the connectors are fully coupled.