Patent ID: 6099323
Filing Date: 2000-08-08
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
An electrical connector having retaining device, comprising:a dielectric housing defining a mating face, pair of standoff extending downward from an under face of said housing for mounting on a printed circuit board, said housing defining a longitudinal groove extending along said mating face, a plurality of terminals each having its contacting portion protruding from an inner wall of said groove, each terminal having its soldering leg extending beyond said under face; anda pair of retaining devices mounted onto said printed circuit board adjacent transverse ends of said housing, said retaining devices jointly defining a receiving slot for an electrical module, each said retaining device, including:a plate portion defining a supporting face and an under face opposite said supporting face;a mounting pad extending downward from said under face of said plate portion for mounting on said printed circuit board;a wall portion extending vertically from an edge of said plate portion for guiding said electrical module when said module inserts to said slot; anda locking device securely attaching said plate portion to said printed circuit board; whereinsaid wall portion defines a retaining recess for engaging a portion of said electrical module.