Plug and socket connector for telecommunications applications - has spring contact pairs that are separated by action of inserting plug

摘要

The plug and socket connector has the socket (10) mounted on a circuit plate (16) with the ends of a number of spring contacts (34) soldered in position. The ends of the contacts are formed into projecting elements (36) that extend into the space formed to receive the inserted plug (30). The plug has contacts (22) and a mechanical clutch (24,26). Some of the contact springs are produced as pairs, one which in each pair has an angled tip (40), such that they are in contact. When the plug is inserted the contacts of a pair of separated. ADVANTAGE - Provides automatic opening of contacts when plug is inserted into socket.