Patent ID: 6059610
Filing Date: 2000-05-09
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
An electrical connector comprising:a connection portion comprising an insulative body defining a first channel and an opposite second channel therein, each channel accommodating a contact terminal therein and adapted to respectively receive a main board and an external circuit board whereby electrical connection is established therebetween; anda board support portion comprising two support bars, each support bar having an inner end on which retention means is provided to secure the support bar to a corresponding end of the connection portion whereby the support bars receive the external circuit board therebetween, each of the support bars having an inner surface from which a first flange and a second flange extend to define a groove for receiving and retaining an edge of the external circuit board therein, whereinthe retention means comprises a slot defined between two side walls formed on the inner end of each of the support bars and a sideways projection formed on each end of the insulative body of the connection portion, the projection being received in the slot, a fastener being provided to secure the projection between the side walls; andat least one of the side walls defines a recessed section in an inner surface thereof to accommodate a portion of the insulative body.