Electrical connector
US6155868A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 24, 1999 |
| Grant date | Dec 5, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 24, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R12/778
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electrical connector for connection with an FPC comprises an insulative housing, a plurality of terminals retained in the housing and a conductive shell partially surrounding the housing. Each terminal has a contact member for engaging with a mating connector, and a terminal member. The FPC is inserted into the housing from a mounting surface and a signal pattern of the FPC is adapted to engage with the terminal members of the terminals. The shell forms a stepped retention plate for engaging with a grounding pattern of the FPC. A stuffer bar is inserted into the housing for pressing against the retention plate thereby causing the retention plate to secure the FPC within the housing.
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