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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 01, 2010
Filed:
Oct. 17, 2007
Michael Percherke, Enola, PA (US);
Richard Wayne Grzybowski, Palmyra, PA (US);
Michael Allen Blanchfield, Camp Hill, PA (US);
Michael Percherke, Enola, PA (US);
Richard Wayne Grzybowski, Palmyra, PA (US);
Michael Allen Blanchfield, Camp Hill, PA (US);
Tyco Electronics Corporation, Middletown, PA (US);
Abstract
A receptacle for an electrical connector assembly is provided and includes a housing having a contact retention portion for holding an electrical contact. The contact retention portion includes a connector face for engaging a plug assembly and a side proximate to the connector face. The receptacle also includes a guide post that is located adjacent to the side and extends along the side toward the connector face. The guide post includes a base and a tip. The guide post also has a curved contour and a planar side that extend from the base to the tip.