Electrical connector
US6083045A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 28, 1999 |
| Grant date | Jul 4, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 28, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R12/725
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electrical connector comprises an elongate dielectric base having a base body and a pair of latching sections on opposite ends of the base body, a number of contacts received in the base body and a positioning device. Each contact comprises an engaging end received in the base and a soldering end for being soldered to a circuit board. The positioning device has a pair of positioning members fixed to the latching sections. Each positioning member is integrally stamped from a metal sheet and has a main body and a pair of securing sections symmetrically extending from opposite ends of the main body. Each securing section forms one, two or more bends relative to the main body for latching in the corresponding recess of the latching sections of the housing. The positioning device is attached to the latching sections through cooperation between symmetrical configurations and dimensions thereby simplifying manufacture and reducing costs.
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