Patent ID: 7497728

Claim:
An electrical connector system, comprising: an electrical connector receptacle, including: a receptacle casing having an upper surface, a lower surface, and two side surfaces, the upper surface having a cantilevered appendage extending parallel to the upper surface of the receptacle and a wedge-shaped cross section near an end of the cantilevered appendage, adapted to attach the receptacle to a panel, and an “L”-shaped tab extending from the upper surface of the receptacle casing, the tab having a tip, which contacts an inner surface of the panel when the receptacle is engaged with the panel, the two side surfaces each having a wedge-shaped protrusion, and at least four electrical conductors, each providing electrical terminals for coupling; and an electrical connector plug, including: a plug casing having an upper surface, a lower surface, and two side surfaces, the two side surfaces each having cantilever-shaped lever arms including cutout areas configured to interface with, and engage, respective wedge-shaped receptacle protrusions and at least four electrical terminals, wherein the plug is configured to mate with the electrical connector receptacle.