Patent ID: 8002576
Filing Date: 2011-08-23
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. An electrical connector, comprising: an insulative housing defining a mating space; a plurality of contacts disposed in the insulative housing, each comprising a mating portion protruding into the mating space; a pair of LEDs disposed at a corner of the insulative housing and capable of emitting light indicating proper function thereof; a metallic shell substantially enclosing outer surface of the insulative housing; and wherein the LED comprises a pair of contact legs, one of the contact legs comprising a crank-shaped portion sandwiched between a pair of protruding tubers formed by the insulative housing; wherein the insulative housing comprises a pair of side walls surrounding the mating space and the LED is assembled into the insulative housing in a transverse direction perpendicular to the side wall; wherein the contact legs comprises a first contact leg and a second contact leg with the crank-shaped portion, which are separated from each other by a protruding portion of the insulative housing; wherein the LED comprises a light body received in the insulative housing and retained the first contact leg and the second contact leg together; wherein the first contact leg is a laid-down L-shaped configuration and comprises a soldering portion extending outwards from the light body; wherein the side walls comprises a receiving recess for receiving the light body, a first slot receiving the first contact leg and a second slot for receiving the second contact leg, which are both extended from the receiving recess and separate from each other by the protruding portion.