Connector assembly having auxiliary device to support the connector against tilting
US7121885B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 8, 2005 |
| Grant date | Oct 17, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 8, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R43/0263
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electrical connector assembly (100) includes an electrical connector and an auxiliary supporter (6) detachably assembled to the connector. The connector includes a housing (2) comprising a mating portion (22) defining a mating port (223) opening to a front face (221) thereof and a mounting portion (21) extending down from a rear part of the mating portion to be mounted onto a printed circuit board (PCB) (10) to support the mating portion; and a plurality of terminals (4) received in the housing. Each terminal is provided with a contact portion (41) exposed in the mating port and a solder tail (42) extending out of the housing to be soldered to the PCB. The auxiliary supporter is provided with a stand adapted for standing on the PCB and an upholding portion (65) to hold a front part of the mating portion.
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