Patent ID: 6220892
Filing Date: 2001-04-24
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
An electrical connector for interconnecting a microphone to another conductive member, including a circuit board, in a stacked configuration, said connector comprising:an insulating body, said body defining an internal receptacle with a continuous circular side wall having a cylindrical shape adapted for receipt of the microphone therein, said insulative body further comprising an inner surface and an outer surface configured for disposition adjacent a conductive member to which the microphone is to be electronically connected; andfirst and second connector elements configured with said body, each said connector element having U-shape strip members, the U-shaped strip having a first contact toot extending beyond said outer surface for electrical contact with the conductive member, and a second contact foot extending into said receptacle for electrical contact with the microphone, further wherein the U-shaped strip members comprise arm portions with said contact feet defined at opposite ends thereof, and a closed end wrapping around and fitted onto a respective lea member configured in said body; andwherein said receptacle encases at least a portion of the microphone for maintaining contact between the microphone and said body to ensure electrical conductivity between the connector elements and the microphone.