Patent ID: 6024582
Filing Date: 2000-02-15
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A connection system comprisinga plug connector adapted to be mounted to an electronic device,the plug connector comprising:a first insulative housing defining a plurality of first slots each comprising a central channel exposed to a front mating face of the first housing and at least a first passage in communication with the central channel, anda first contact received and retained in each first slot, the first contact having a central section received in the central channel and exposed to the front mating face of the first housing and at least a first limb inserted into the first passage, the first limb having a soldering section extending beyond the first housing and adapted to be soldered to a first circuit board of the electronic device; anda receptacle connector adapted to be mounted to a docking station,the receptacle connector comprising:a second insulative housing defining a plurality of second slots, each second slot forming an opening in a front mating face of the second housing, anda second contact received in each second slot, the second contact comprising a primary section forming an arm supporting an engaging portion extending outwardly through the opening, the second contact having a soldering section extending beyond the second housing and adapted to be soldered to a second circuit board of the docking station, the second housing defining a receiving space in front of the front mating face thereof for receiving the plug connector therein whereby the central section of each first contact of the plug connector engages with the engaging portion of the corresponding second contact of the receptacle connector for establishing electrical connection therebetween;wherein each first slot of the first housing comprises a second passage substantially parallel to the first passage thereby forming a U-shaped configuration, and wherein each first contact comprises a second limb inserted into the second passage, the first and second limbs being parallel to the first circuit board;wherein a concave portion is formed on the central section of each first contact for firmly receiving therein the engaging portion of the corresponding second contact.