Patent ID: 6776637
Filing Date: 2004-08-17
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
An electrical connector adapted to be mounted onto a panel having a housing opening and a plurality of projection openings formed therethrough, wherein the electrical connector comprises:a housing comprising at least one projection formed on each of an upper surface and a lower surface of the housing, wherein the at least one projection is formed on the housing, such that the at least one projection is adapted for: a first movement in a first direction to insert the at least one projection through a corresponding one of the plurality of projection openings and to position the at least one projection on a first side of the panel; and a second movement in a second direction to offset the at least one projection from the corresponding one of the plurality of projection openings, such that the at least one projection engages the panel, wherein the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction; a predetermined number of contacts held and fixed in the housing; a block which engages the housing, wherein the block is positioned on a second side of the panel opposite the first side of the panel, and wherein the block comprises a through-hole formed therethrough; and a fixing pin, wherein at least one portion of the fixing pin is positioned within the through-hole.