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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 23, 2004
Filed:
Feb. 25, 2003
Robert G. McHugh, Golden, CO (US);
Fang-Chu Liao, Tu-chen, TW;
Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co., Ltd., Taipei Hsien, TW;
Abstract
An electrical connector ( ) includes a housing ( ), and terminals ( ) received in passageways ( ) of the housing. Each passageway includes a retention space ( ) that is bounded by a forward wall ( ), two side walls ( ) and two rearward walls. Each terminal includes a vertical retention portion ( ) having a first main face ( ), a second main face ( ) and a pair of side faces ( ). A retention protrusion ( ) extends outwardly from each of opposite sides of the retention portion, and then bends perpendicularly. In one embodiment, the protrusions protrude beyond both the side faces and the second main face. Each protrusion includes a first interference portion ( ) interferentially engaging with the respective side walls of a corresponding passageway, and a second interference portion ( ) interferentially engaging with the forward wall. Each protrusion has a reinforced structure, and the terminal is securely and reliably retained in the passageway.