Separable connector with a reinforcing member

An electrical connector comprising:

• a first member which includes an insulating member having therein an opening for receiving a second member;
• an elastic insert within the opening of the insulating member, the elastic insert having a first engaging surface for engaging a second engaging surface of the second member;
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• a rigid member within the first member and fixed to the elastic insert, the rigid member being more rigid than the elastic insert to substantially prevent the elastic insert from stretching when the second member is removed from the first member.

An electrical connector comprising:

• a first member which includes an insulating member having an opening therein for receiving a second member;
• an insert within the insulating member, the insert having a receiving space for receiving the second member and a first retaining surface for engaging a second retaining surface of the second member to retain the second member in the first member;
• a shield disposed on an outer surface of the insulating member;
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• a rigid member extending along an entire length of the receiving space, fixed to the shield, and being more rigid than the insert to substantially prevent the insert from stretching.

An electrical connector comprising:

• a first member having an insulating portion, said insulating portion having an opening for receiving a second member;
• a conductive insert within the opening of the insulating member, the insert having a receiving space for receiving the second member;
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• a rigid member extending along an entire length of the receiving space and being more rigid than the conductive insert, to substantially prevent the conductive insert from stretching when the second member is removed from the first member.