Patent ID: 7326073

Claim:
A connector assembly for connecting with a cable fitting a telecommunications plug having a cable, comprising: (a) an elongated plug housing ( 1 ) containing a first longitudinal through bore ( 50 ) for receiving the cable (C) of a telecommunications plug ( 21 ; 34 ), said plug housing having first and second ends; (b) means defining at least one first plug-receiving chamber ( 11 a ; 11 b ) in communication with said first through bore adjacent said plug housing first end; and (c) locking means ( 12 ) for locking the telecommunications plug within said plug-receiving chamber, including; (1) at least one generally rectangular locking plate ( 13 ′; 13 , 14 ; 24 ; 28 ) arranged at least partially within said chamber and extending parallel with said first through bore, said locking plate having first and second end portions; (2) first connecting means connecting said locking plate first end portion with said housing; and (3) second connecting means connecting said locking plate second end with the telecommunications plug, said second connecting means including a locking projection ( 22 ; 23 ; 60 ) carried by said locking plate for engagement with a corresponding stop surface ( 52 ) associated with the plug when the plug is fully inserted within said chamber.