Patent ID: 6702610
Filing Date: 2004-03-09
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A modular jack assembly comprising:an outer case defining a chamber and a pair of engaging channels communicating with the chamber; and an insert subassembly detachably received in the chamber of the outer case, comprising: a first contact module comprising a first block, a plurality of first contacts retained by the first block and a first latch arm, the first latch arm extending from a side of the first block and substantially parallel to the side of the first block; and a second contact module mounted on the first block of the first contact module and comprising a second block, a plurality of second contacts retained by the second block, and a second latch arm substantially opposite to the first latch arm, and formed on a side of the second block, the first and the second latch arm elastically engaging with corresponding engaging channels; wherein the first and the second latch arms can elastically disengage from the engaging channels.