ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR

摘要

A socket for an electrical connector comprises a rigid elongate contact member (1) and a flexible contact member (2). The flexible contact member comprises a first elongate portion (20) that is connected to a second elongate portion (25) via a first hinge position (24). The other end of the second elongate portion (25) is connected to a third elongate portion (26) via a second hinge portion (27). The third elongate portion is formed with a convex sliding shoe that is biassed against the first elongate portion (28). The second contact member (2) is formed by bending a strip of sheet material.