Patent ID: 6749468
Filing Date: 2004-06-15
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A high density electrical connector, comprising;a plurality of terminal assemblies, each of the terminal assemblies including at least one insulative terminal housing supporting a set of conductive terminals, the terminals having contact portions projecting from a first edge of the terminal housing and tail portions for mounting said terminal housing to a circuit board, the tail portions extending from a second edge of said housing, the terminal housing including a third edge spaced from said first edge; a retainer for holding said terminal housings together as a unit, the retainer including at least a pair of sidewalls, the sidewalls being connected together by a plate, the retainer plate and sidewalls cooperatively defining a hollow enclosure in receiving said terminal housings, said retainer including means for engaging said terminal housing third edges; and, an alignment bar for engaging an edge of said terminal housings proximate to said first edge and spaced apart from said terminal housing third edges.