Patent ID: 6322377
Filing Date: 2001-11-27
Classification: H01R,Y10S

Abstract:
A connector for use with a printed circuit board having a plurality of traces extending to an array of interconnect holes comprising a connector housing adapted for mounting to the printed circuit board in a position overlying the array of interconnect holes and at least one male connector means of an electrically conductive material carried by the male connector housing, the male connector means formed from a unitary body having first and second blade members and first and second central members, each of the first and second blade members extending in juxtaposition and having first and second ends, the first ends of the first and second blade members being joined together to form a forward end of the male connector means and the second ends of the first and second blade members being joined to respective first and second central members, the first and second central members being spaced apart and each having an end, the unitary body including a plurality of pin members extending from the end of each of the first and second central members for engaging the array of interconnect holes in the circuit board.