Power connector and power contact thereof with improved support member for supporting engaging arm

A power contact essentially of a symmetrical configuration and comprising:

• a pair of fixing portions arranged in parallel relationship with each other;
• a connecting beam connecting the fixing portions;
• a pair of engaging arms extending backwardly from front ends of the fixing portions along a first direction, respectively;
• and
• a pair of support members respectively formed on the fixing portions and extending towards the engaging arms in such a manner that each support member is positioned between adjacent engaging arm and adjacent fixing portion along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction;
• wherein
• each support member is adapted for abutting against the adjacent engaging arm so as to increase insertion/withdraw force and avoid over deformation of the adjacent engaging arm.

A power connector comprising:

• an insulative housing comprising a front surface, a rear surface, a slot extending through the rear surface and a chamber extending through the front surface and the rear surface;
• and
• a power contact comprising a fixing portion fixed in the slot, an engaging arm extending backwardly from a front end of the fixing portion along a first direction and a support member formed on the fixing portion, the engaging arm extending into the chamber for mating with a complementary plug, the support member being positioned between the engaging arm and the fixing portion along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction;
• wherein
• the support member is adapted for abutting against the engaging arm so as to increase insertion/withdraw force and avoid over deformation of the engaging arm.