Patent ID: 6305951
Filing Date: 2001-10-23
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A combination of a media storage device, an electrical connector assembly and a printed circuit board of an electronic device, comprising:the media storage device having a frame, said frame retaining two rows of conductive pins therein;the electrical connector assembly comprising:a first connector having an insulative first housing receiving a plurality of first contacts therein, each contact having a first end formed as a receptacle for electrically engaging with a corresponding pin of the media storage device, and a second end formed as a pin and extending beyond the first housing;a guiding spacer having a top wall defining a number of holes therethrough, four side walls extending downwardly from the top wall and defining a chamber therebetween, said second ends of the first contacts extending through the holes of the top wall into the chamber;a second connector having an insulative second housing fittingly inserted into the chamber and retaining a plurality of second contacts therein, each second contact having a contacting portion electrically engaging with the second end of a corresponding first contact and a tail portion for soldering to the printed circuit board; andthe printed circuit board of the electronic device; whereinat least one post is provided on a top wall of the insulative first housing engagable with a guiding groove in the frame of the media storage device for positioning the first connector relative to the media storage device; whereina supporting wall projects upwardly from a side of the top wall of the guiding spacer which supports a rear end of a top wall of the first housing.