Patent ID: 6053768
Filing Date: 2000-04-25
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
An electrical connector for electrically connecting an exterior mating connector to a circuit board, comprising:an insulative housing having at least a receiving portion with at least a first shoulder and a second shoulder formed therein; anda board locking means consisting of at least a pair of spring arms which are spaced apart from each other at a free end thereof and integrally connected with each other at an opposed end thereof so that the free ends of the spring arms are releasably retained within the receiving portion of the insulative housing, and the opposed ends of spring arms are releasably retained within a through hole formed in the circuit board whereineach spring arm further includes a bended buffer region which latches with the first shoulder in an opposite direction with regard to the free end latching with the second shoulder for avoiding a buckling status in the spring arms.