CPC H01R 13/2435 (2013.01) [H01R 24/86 (2013.01); H01R 13/193 (2013.01); H01R 2107/00 (2013.01)] | 20 Claims |
1. An electrical connector, comprising:
a housing having a receiving area and a mating interface;
a contact carrier received in the housing, the contact carrier including a receiving portion and a spring engagement portion, and the contact carrier supporting a contact member;
a contact system mounted on a face of the contact member; and
one or more spring members operatively associated with the spring engagement portion of the contact carrier,
wherein the contact carrier is movable with respect to the housing between unmated and mated electrical positions, and
wherein the contact carrier is movable with respect to the housing between the unmated and mated electrical positions along an axis that is perpendicular or substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal mating axis.
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