Patent ID: 9172163
Filing Date: 2015-10-27
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. A connector for electrically connecting a first printed circuit board (PCB) with a second PCB, comprising: a housing having a first portion and a second portion that is coupled to the first portion and moveable relative to the first portion between a first position and a second position; and at least one connecting terminal having opposed ends wherein the at least one connecting terminal is arranged between the first portion and the second portion so as to be moveable with the second portion relative to the first portion whereby, when the second portion is moved to the first position with the first portion mounted proximate to an edge provided by the first PCB and the second PCB, the opposed ends are positioned within the housing between the first portion and the second portion and, when the second portion is moved to the second position with the first portion mounted proximate to the edge provided by the first PCB and the second PCB, the opposed ends are positioned to electrically engage an electrical contact pad formed on a respective surface of each of the first PCB and the second PCB.