Patent ID: 7922533
Filing Date: 2011-04-12
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. A stacked connector assembly comprising: an insulative housing defining at least an upper tongue portion exposed to an exterior for mating along a forward direction, a lower tongue portion spaced away from the upper tongue portion, and a insulative separate portion located between the upper and lower tongue portions and separating the upper and lower tongue portions; a plurality of first contacts disposed in the housing and defining first contact portions retained in the upper tongue portion and first retaining portions perpendicular to the first contact portions; a plurality of second contacts disposed in the housing and defining second contact portions retained in the lower tongue portion; an additional metal shell shielding a front surface of the separate portion; and an L-shaped insulative spacer located behind the housing and including a horizontal plate retained in the housing, and a vertical plate perpendicular to the horizontal plate for retaining the first retaining portions of the first contacts.