Patent ID: 6168473
Filing Date: 2001-01-02
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A clamping structure for a communication connector, said connector having (a) an insulating case, (b) at least one coupling hole formed in said insulating case, and (c) a plurality of terminals within said at least one coupling hole, each of said terminals having an end portion extending from said insulating case for external electrical connection, said clamping structure being characterized in that a plurality of clamping members are arranged within said at least one coupling hole for stabilizing mating connectors having a width less than a width of said at least one coupling hole, a portion of said plurality of clamping members being disposed on each of two bottom lateral sides of said at least one coupling hole between a respective endmost terminal and an adjacent inner side wall of said at least one coupling hole, each said clamping member being supported within said coupling hole by an elastic member.