Communication connector with tab operating mechanism

摘要

A communication connector comprises a connector body and a tab operating mechanism. The connector body has a locking tab at a front top portion thereof and is fitted to a case at a rear portion thereof, wherein the case is provided with a pivot portion. The tab operating mechanism includes a press member and spring means. The press member is pivotally mounted to the pivot portion of the case. The spring means is disposed between the case and the locking tab for engaging with the locking tab from a lower position. With the present invention, the spring means can assist the locking tab 11 to return to its normal position, while the press member can limit the locking tab within an angle for protecting the locking tab from being overly bent by improper external force. Such features make the present invention a robust and reliable communication connector.

主权项

1. A communication connector, comprising:
a connector body having a locking tab at a front top portion thereof and fitted to a case at a rear portion thereof, wherein said case is provided with a pivot portion; and a tab operating mechanism including a press member and spring means, said press member having a rear end pivotally mounted to said pivot portion of said case and having a front end placed over said locking tab of said connector body, so that said press member is rotatable about said pivot portion to selectively press down the locking tab, said spring means being disposed between said case and said locking tab for biasing said locking tab from a lower position toward and against the press member so as to provide a spring force for driving the locking tab upward after the locking tab is pressed down by the press member, the rear end of said press member being provided with a stopper to limit said press member to a predetermined angle with respect to a top surface of said case.