Patent ID: 6347950
Filing Date: 2002-02-19
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A floating connector for use with a circuit board having a plurality of contact pads thereon, comprising;a support plate a plurality of resilient contacts on a surface of said support plate which faces said circuit board; at least some of said resilient contacts being alienable with ones of said contact pads; a connection portion rising orthogonal to said support plate; said connection portion including means for positioning terminal portions connected to said resilient contacts; said means for positioning being effective for positioning said terminal portions accessible to an external plug; a cover fittable over said connection portion; an opening in said cover; said opening having an internal dimension larger than an external dimension of said connection portion, whereby a gap remains between said cover and said connection portion; said gap permitting said connection portion to adjust transversely to accommodate misalignment of said external plug; and means for latching said cover into frictional contact with said support plate whereby said resilient contacts are urged into contact with said contact pads without solder.