Patent ID: 9419357
Filing Date: 2016-08-16
CPC Classification: F21V,F21Y,H01R,H05K,Y02P

Claim Text:
1. A connector assembly that connects a first substrate having a first connector mounting surface and a second substrate having a second connector mounting surface to each other in such a manner that the first connector mounting surface and the second connector mounting surface are substantially parallel to each other, the connector assembly comprising: a first connector mounted on the first connector mounting surface of the first substrate; a second connector mounted on the second connector mounting surface of the second substrate; and a third connector comprising: a first connector portion to be mated with the first connector in a direction parallel to the first connector mounting surface; a second connector portion to be mated with the second connector in a direction parallel to the second connector mounting surface; and a coupling portion that couples the first connector portion and the second connector portion to each other, the third connector being structured in such a manner that a first mating direction in which the first connector portion is mated to the first connector is substantially the same as a second mating direction in which the second connector portion is mated to the second connector; the third connector is a relay connector.