Patent ID: 7883350
Filing Date: 2011-02-08
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. A board-mounted connector comprising: a dielectric housing constructed from a polymeric material, said dielectric housing comprising: a. a first column having a first elongated column cavity therein; b. a first latching mechanism at least partially within said first column cavity, said first latching mechanism comprised of a first latch beam and a first latching end; c. a second column having a second elongated column cavity therein; and d. a second latching mechanism at least partially within said second column cavity, said second latching mechanism comprised of a second latch beam and a second latching end; e. an interconnecting portion extending between said first column and said second column; and B. a cable ribbon connector comprising: a cable ribbon housing comprising: a. a first cavity for receiving the first column of the board mount connector; and b. a second cavity for receiving the second column of the board mount connector; and a plurality of receptacle contacts carried intermediate said first cavity and said second cavity corresponding to and respectively engageable with the male contacts of the board mount connector.