Patent ID: 7192299
Filing Date: 2007-03-20
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. A spring clip connector assembly comprising: a housing comprising front end and a back end defining a lengthwise axis; the front end comprising a front wall surface comprising a first opening for receiving a first conductive cable and a second opening having a push tab projecting therethrough; the back end comprising an end surface of an upper wall and an end surface of a lower wall defining a receiving space therebetween; a combination cantilever latch comprising an inclined ramp, which inclines in a downward direction from the back end towards the front end, and a spaced apart tab extending radially relative to the lengthwise axis for limiting insertion direction of the housing to a faceplate from a back side of the faceplate towards a front side of the faceplate; a conductor piece positioned internally of the housing for providing a conductive link between the first conductive cable and a second conductive cable; and a spring comprising a first end abutting the push tab and a second end abutting the housing, the spring providing a biasing force to push the push tab to a closed position.