Patent ID: 7785141
Filing Date: 2010-08-31
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. A stacked card connector for receiving cards, comprising: a first electrical card connector comprising a first insulating housing and a plurality of first terminals received in the insulating housing, the first terminal comprising a vertical portion extending vertically; a second electrical card connector positioned under the first electrical card connector and comprising a second insulating housing received a plurality of second terminals, the second terminal comprising a tail portion extending vertically; the vertical portions of the first terminals and the tail portions of the second terminals being arranged in a line in a lateral direction perpendicular to a front-to-back direction; a retaining member provided on the second insulating housing and comprising a receiving cavity, the vertical portions of the first terminals and the tail portions of the second terminals extending into and bearing against an inside surface of the receiving cavity; and a converting plate received in the receiving cavity and defining a lateral surface exposed outside, said converting plate comprising a plurality of third terminals electrically connecting with the vertical portions of the first terminals and the tail portions of the second terminals, each third terminal comprising a contacting part partially extending beyond the lateral surface of the converting plate.