Circuit board connector with improved mounting characteristics
US6007381A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 22, 1998 |
| Grant date | Dec 28, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 22, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/6582
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A shielded circuit board connector has an interior insulative connector housing with conductive terminals supported thereon. An exterior metal shell is fitted over the connector housing and partially encloses the connector housing and its associated terminals as well as partially defines a mating end of the connector for accommodating an opposing connector. The exterior shell includes a formed metal piece that has a top wall, two opposing sidewalls and two engaging bottom wall portions. A rear wall is formed with the top wall and is bent therefrom to cover the rear part of the connector housing, The rear wall of the exterior shell further includes two side wings that overlie the sidewalls of the shell when the shell is applied to a connector housing. Two pairs of mounting legs are formed on the shell for securely mounting the connector to a circuit board.
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