Patent ID: 6089878
Filing Date: 2000-07-18
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
An electrical connector assembly, comprising:a standoff bracket defining a first receiving cell, and a mounting face; anda first connector received within said first receiving cell, said first connector including a plurality of first contacts and defining a first receiving slot for horizontally receiving an expansion card therein;wherein said standoff bracket further defines a second receiving cell orthogonal to said first receiving cell;wherein a second connector is vertically disposed within said second receiving cell and includes a plurality of second contacts and a second receiving slot;wherein said first and second connectors are electrically connected by means of a printed circuit board;wherein a soldering leg of each second contact is soldered to said printed circuit board;wherein the soldering leg of each second contact extends beyond a mounting face of said standoff bracket;further comprising a shielding plate to protect said printed circuit board.