Patent ID: 7857640

Claim:
An electric connector equipped with multiple layers of safety structure, comprising an insulation case, an electric connection terminal set and a safety mechanism, the insulation case including a front panel with a plurality of slots formed thereon to receive insertion of a plug to establish a electric connection path with the electric connection terminal set, the safety mechanism comprising: a safety gate set which comprises at least one bracing wall fastened to the insulation case, at least one elastic element located on the bracing wall and at least one blocking plate butted by the elastic element and interposed between the slots and the electric connection terminal set in regular conditions, the blocking plate being pushed by the plug to compress the elastic element to deform and open the slots, the blocking plate further including a brake portion; and a blocking plate latching element which comprises a stirring portion exposed outside the surface of the insulation case and an extended leg corresponding to each blocking plate, the extended leg including a stop portion movable with the stirring portion to a closed position to latch the brake portion to stop the blocking plate from moving thereby to allow the blocking plate latching element to control opening of the safety gate set.