Patent ID: 6296530
Filing Date: 2001-10-02
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A connector comprising:a first component having a first recessed receiving portion;a second component having a first projection portion with a forwardly-extending front end portion configured to abuttingly engage with the first recessed receiving portion, and in which the second component is configured to pivot about a first abutting portion of the first projection portion and the first recessed receiving portion;a first locking member fixed to the second component and forming a first track while the second component is pivoted;a first side member fixed to the first component and having on the first track a first portion configured to lockingly engage with the first locking member;a third component having a second projection portion configured to abuttingly engage with a second recessed receiving portion included in one of the first and second components, and in which the third component is configured to pivot about a second abutting portion of the second projection portion and the second recessed receiving portion;a second locking member fixed to the third component and forming a second track apart from the first track while the third component is pivoted; anda second side member fixed to one of the first and second components and having on the second track a second portion configured to lockingly engage with the second locking member,wherein the second component is sandwiched between the first and third components.