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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 22, 2011
Filed:
Dec. 27, 2006
Hideyuki Hirata, Yamato, JP;
Hiroshi Shimoyama, Isehara, JP;
Hideyuki Hirata, Yamato, JP;
Hiroshi Shimoyama, Isehara, JP;
Molex Incorporated, Lisle, IL (US);
Abstract
An electrical connector for a flat sheet-like cable includes an insulative housing with a plurality of terminals and an actuator. The actuator is moveable between a first insertion position and a second operational position, the first position permitting insertion of the cable into the connector and the second position configured such that the contact pads of the cable engage the contact portions of the terminals. The actuator has an abutting part formed on opposite ends thereof. A pair of generally planar securing members is provided at opposite ends of the housing. Each securing member includes a stop surface to define a depth to which the cable may be inserted, a restraining member that interacts with the abutting parts upon positioning the actuator in the second position to define a restraining surface to prevent removal of the cable, and a recess portion defined between the stop surface and the restraining surface.