Audio jack connector having means for preventing abrasion of a front face thereof by a mating plug connector

Abstract

A jack connector ( ) is provided for receiving a mating plug ( ). The jack connector includes an insulative housing having an upper wall ( ), a rear wall ( ) and a pair of side walls ( ). A receiving space ( ) is defined together by the upper wall, the rear wall and the pair of side walls. A rear corner ( ) is formed between the upper wall and the rear wall. The rear corner has an inclined face ( ) facing the receiving space. The inclined face is used for abutting against an oblique face ( ) of a cone end ( ) of the mating plug, thereby preventing the plug from moving too inwardly into the receiving space when the plug is inserted into the receiving space. Thus, an engagement of a front face of the housing of the jack connector with the plug is prevented when the plug mates with the jack connector. Accordingly, an abrasion/scrape of the front face of the housing of the jack connector by the plug is prevented.