Patent ID: 6905345
Filing Date: 2005-06-14
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. An electrical connector assembly adapted for mounting on two printed circuit boards, comprising: a first connector comprising an elongate first insulative housing and a plurality of first terminals, the first insulative housing comprising a central island defining a recess and a plurality of apertures therein, each of said first terminals comprising a first contact portion and a second contact portion, the first contact portions being respectively retained in said apertures, while the second contact portion protruding out of the central island; and a second connector comprising a second insulative housing and a plurality of second terminals, the second insulative housing comprising a tongue portion mating with the recess of the first insulative housing, the second terminals extending into corresponding apertures to electrically connect with the first terminals via said first contact portion; wherein the apertures extend downwardly from a top surface of the central island of the first connector; wherein the central island defines a plurality of passageways for retaining the first terminals; and wherein the passageways are in communication with the apertures.