Electrical connector with features to prevent warping of the soldering portion of the terminals
US12088032B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 7, 2021 |
| Grant date | Sep 10, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 7, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/6595
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electrical connector includes an insulative housing, a plurality of conductive terminals and a metal shell. The housing includes a base portion, a tongue protruding forwardly from the base portion and a terminal fixing portion positioned behind the base portion; a groove is provided between the base portion and the fixing portion to allow glue to fill therein; the fixing portion is provided with at least one fencing portion at a side of the fixing portion adjacent to the groove, the fencing portion is formed with a hollow recessed groove therein. The terminals are provided to the housing; each terminal includes a mating portion exposed on the tongue, a soldering portion extending out of the fixing portion and a connecting portion connected between the mating portion and the soldering portion; a part of the connecting portion is exposed to the groove. The shell sheathes an outer circumference of the housing.
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