Patent ID: 7108563
Filing Date: 2006-09-19
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. A LAN connector, which is connectable with a LAN cable connector inserted thereinto, the LAN connector comprising: a flexible portion formed outside of a modem-cable-connector occupied space within a housing having a size accommodating said LAN cable connector being inserted thereinto, the modem-cable-connector occupied space being occupied by a modem cable connector when said modem cable connector is inserted into said housing; a stopper portion formed within said modem-cable-connector occupied space, the stopper portion being displaceable together with said flexible portion; and a switch provided in said housing, the switch being operated from a normal condition deactivating said LAN connector to a condition activating said LAN connector, wherein said flexible portion is not pushed and bent by said modem cable connector when said modem cable connector is inserted into said housing, and said flexible portion is pushed and bent by said LAN cable connector, when said LAN cable connector is inserted into said housing, so as to cause said stopper portion to be withdrawn out of said modem-cable-connector occupied space, said stopper portion stops said modem cable connector when said modem cable connector is inserted into said housing, and said switch includes a push button provided outside of said modem-cable-connector occupied space within said housing such that said push button is pushed by said stopper portion caused to be withdrawn out of said modem-cable-connector occupied space so as to operate said switch.