CABLE CONNECTORS AND METHODS FOR THE ASSEMBLY THEREOF

摘要

A cable connector and methods for the assembly thereof are disclosed. The cable connector eliminates potential for short events during plug insertion, provides good contact resistance, and can support high speed data transactions. The cable connector further includes a rotating lock design that provides a secure connection.

主权项

1. A connector assembly, comprising
a female sub-assembly having a circular cross-section comprising:
a first core element having an opening for receiving a male sub-assembly;a first plurality of contacts disposed within the first core element; anda moveable locking member that at partially enshrouds the first core element and comprises a plurality of locking channels; and the male sub-assembly having a circular cross-section comprising:
a second core element having an interface portion constructed to be inserted into the opening;a second plurality of contacts disposed within the second core element, wherein the second plurality of contacts are coupled to the first plurality of contacts when the female sub-assembly and the male sub-assembly are connected together; andan overmold member that enshrouds a portion of the second core element, the overmold member comprising locking member protrusions that extend radially outward away from the second core element, wherein each locking member protrusion self-locks with a respective one of the locking channels when the moveable locking member is rotated from an unlocked position to a locked position.