Patent ID: 7597581
Filing Date: 2009-10-06
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. An electrical connector for interconnecting a first electrical device with a second electrical device, the electrical connector comprising: a housing; and an electrical contact supported by the housing; wherein the electrical contact comprises a first end configured to make a first connection with the first electrical device, a second end configured to make a second connection with the second electrical device, and a frangible section disposed between the first end and the second end; wherein the frangible section is configured to break before either the first connection or the second connection break when a tensile force is applied to the electrical contact by pulling the first electrical device away from the second electrical device; wherein the housing comprises a lower ledge that is in contact with a lower portion of the electrical contact to prevent the electrical contact from moving beyond a predetermined point when the electrical contact is inserted into the housing; and wherein the housing comprises an upper ledge spaced apart from an upper shoulder of the electrical contact to permit the frangible section to stretch and break when the tensile force is applied to the electrical contact.