Patent · US Expired

Protective housing for a high density electrical connector

US6726489B2 · kind B2 · utility

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18Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 14, 2002
Grant dateApr 27, 2004
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Expiry dateJun 14, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R13/6485
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A connector assembly for a circuit board includes a back shell that has guide channels therein. A housing having guide arms extending therefrom is also provided. The guide arms are sized to be received within the guide channel. Upon the alignment of the guide channels and the guide arms, the housing and the back shell will be aligned to prevent damage to the electrical contacts therein.

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