Abstract: An electrical connector includes a plurality of flexible convoluted metal contact strips connectable to external circuits. Switch arms connected to external circuits in a portable unit have a conductive contact area for selectively engaging the contact strips, thereby connecting the base unit and portable unit. A cover on the connector body rotates under pressure from the switch arm to direct excess force from the switch arm around the connector. The range of rotation of the cover is limited under contact of a plurality of stoppers by contact between the cover and a fixed plate. In this manner, excess force from the switch arm is never applies directly to the connector body or underlying connections.

Abstract: The present invention is a connector having a socket connector including a cover and a plug connector to be engaged with the socket connector, wherein the cover is made of metal, the metal cover is pivotally secured at its one end to a molded body to be rotatable, energized by a spring having a connecting portion to be connected to a ground, and the metal cover is conducted to the ground by the spring.