Patent ID: 6419501
Filing Date: 2002-07-16
Classification: H01R,H05K

Abstract:
A connector for a flexible printed circuit board comprising:a male connector including a casing, a plurality of spring terminals extending downwardly from said casing and a mounting portion extending laterally from said casing, said casing having a first bottom surface and said mounting portion having a second bottom surface which is disposed below said first bottom surface; and a female connector which is provided with the flexible printed circuit board, and has an opening for receiving said terminals of said male connector, said female connector having a top surface which is substantially parallel to said first bottom surface; wherein said flexible printed circuit board is placed on said female connector to cover said opening and then said terminals are pushed into said opening through said flexible printed circuit board, and are contacted with said flexible printed circuit board; and wherein when said male connector is fully engaged with said female connector, said second bottom surface is pressed against said top surface to securely mount the male connector to the female connector, whereas a gap is formed between said first bottom surface and said top surface for allowing movement of said flexible printed circuit board therebetween.