Electrical connector
US6206706A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 28, 1999 |
| Grant date | Mar 27, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 28, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K3/3426
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electrical connector includes an elongate insulative housing and a plurality of terminals. The housing forms an engaging slot and a plurality pairs of passageways exposed to the engaging slot for receiving corresponding terminals therein. Each terminal forms a plurality of fixing sections on a middle section thereof. The fixing sections are spaced from each other a distance whereby a possible buckling of the terminal when inserting it into the housing is prevented. An obstruction portion comprising a folded portion and a pair of projections is formed on the terminal proximate a circuit board for inhibiting wicking of flux. A spacing recess is formed in the housing opposite the engaging slot and proximate a circuit board. A pair of positioning posts is formed on a bottom surface of the housing proximate the spacing recess for engaging with corresponding holes formed in the circuit board. A plurality of receiving slots is formed in lateral surfaces of the spacing recess proximate the circuit board for engaging with the folded portions of the terminals. A rib is formed in the spacing recess for strengthening the insulative housing.
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