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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 25, 2000
Filed:
Nov. 13, 1998
Gordon Lok, Montebello, CA (US);
Hon Hai Precision IND. Co., Ltd., Taipei Hsien, TW;
Abstract
An electrical connector assembly includes a receptacle connector disposed in an electrical device and a plug connector connected to an external power supply. A metal shield is formed by stamping a metal sheet and has latching portions outwardly extending from side walls thereof. Engaging arms rearwardly extend from the shield for securely engaging with corresponding apertures defined in a housing of the receptacle connector. Each latching portion defines a square opening therein for receiving a resilient latch of the plug connector. Each latch has a first portion outwardly extending from a mating face of the plug connector, a second portion connected to the first portion and extending toward the mating face, and a third portion connected to the second portion and extending toward the first portion.