Patent ID: 6402395
Filing Date: 2002-06-11
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
An OWG plug connector for a mechanically releasable connection between at least one OWG connector and a printed circuit board, the connector having a housing with at least one chamber for accommodating the OWG housing with at least one chamber for accommodating the OWG connector, the OWG connector being arranged to be seated in the chamber, and at least one cavity for accommodating an active element, the cavity and the chamber being connected via a hole;a printed circuit board having openings for latching feet associated with the housing and for connecting pins; the end piece of the at least one OWG connector being bound by an exit face; and at least one active element, wherein at least three shoulders are integrally formed on the inner walls of the cavity whereby the active region of the active element that is arranged in the cavity is oriented centrally with respect to the longitudinal axis of the hole and is arranged underneath the hole, the shoulder being formed by discrete contact areas between the active element and the housing, there being a minimum defined spacing produced between the exit face and the active region; and further wherein when the OWG connector is seated in the chamber, an end piece projects into the cavity, with the result that a minimum defined spacing is produced between the exit face and the active region.