Patent ID: 6540550
Filing Date: 2003-04-01
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A dual edge card connector for connecting at least two edge cards to a circuit board, comprising:a first connector housing formed from an insulative material and having a first elongated slot extending between two opposing ends thereof, the first housing including a first pair of engagement arms extending outwardly from the first connector housing, said first slot and said first engagement arms cooperatively defining a first receptacle for receiving a first of said two memory cards and orienting said first memory card in place within a first plane; a second connector housing formed from an insulative material and having a second elongated slot extending between two opposing ends thereof, one second housing including a second pair of engagement arms extending outwardly from the second connector housing, said second slot and second engagement arms cooperatively defining a second receptacle for receiving a second of said two memory cards therein and orienting the second memory cards therein and orienting the second memory card in a second plane distinct from such first plane; said first and second slots being said separated from each other by a preselected included angle such that said first and second planes are also separated by said included angle; and, a pair of retainers disposed on opposite ends of said connector, each retainer including a metal shield that limits side movement of said first and second pairs of engagement arms during insertion and removal of said memory cards from said connector housing slots.