Patent ID: 6190210
Filing Date: 2001-02-20
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A receptacle and printed circuit board combination for receiving a plug and achieving electrical connection between the plug and a printed circuit board, the combination comprising:an insulating housing having a front, rear, bottom surface and top wall, the housing forming a chamber for receiving the plug, the housing further having an open bottom in communication with said chamber;a plurality of electrical contacts, each having a first end portion extending within the opening for engaging the plug, and a second end portion connectable to the circuit board; andthe printed circuit board having a cut-out portion for receiving the receptacle, wherein said cut-out portion overlaps said chamber, and at least a portion of said cutout portion resides within a periphery of said chamber to engage the plug;wherein the receptacle further comprises a peg extending from the bottom surface of the housing for mounting the receptacle on the circuit board, the cut-out portion of the circuit board receiving the peg.