Patent ID: 6347952
Filing Date: 2002-02-19
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A connector, comprising:first and second housings that are connectable with each other; a locking projection formed on the first housing; an elastically deformable lock arm formed on the second housing; a lock projecting from the lock arm a selected projecting distance and disposed for interfering with and moving on the locking projection during connection of the housings, such that movement of the lock on the locking projection resiliently deflects the lock arm, the lock arm being elastically restored when the housings are connected properly with each other, such that the lock engages the locking projection to lock the housings together; and at least one striking portion disposed in a position on the lock arm to avoid interference with the locking projection, the striking portion projecting from the lock arm a distance greater than the projecting distance of the lock, such that elastic restoring forces of the lock arm cause the striking portion to strike the first housing when the housings are connected properly with each other.