Patent ID: 7387536
Filing Date: 2008-06-17
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. An electrical connector having metal shell, comprising: a metal shell having a base defining an opening therein; a first pair of peripheral walls extending upward from opposite pair of edges of the base, and a second pair of peripheral walls extending from the other pair of edges, wherein the first peripheral wall is higher than the second peripheral wall, the first and second pair of peripheral walls and the base jointly defining a receiving space therein; first and second contact terminal insert securely attached to the second pair of peripheral walls, and having contact engaging portion extending into receiving space and directed toward each other; each of the first peripheral walls having a flange portion extending outward and downward from top of the peripheral walls, and each of the flange portion of the first peripheral wall including a spring arm extending from the flange portion into the receiving portion, each of the spring arm including a stopper substantially parallel to the base portion; and a pair of clips each securely attaching the contact terminal insert to the second pair of peripheral walls, respectively.