Patent ID: 6319068
Filing Date: 2001-11-20
Classification: B29C,H01R

Abstract:
An insulative housing for a receptacle connector which is used for mating with a corresponding plug connector, comprising:a base;a first sidewall and a second sidewall both extending upwardly from an upper surface of the base, a plurality of grooves being defined on an inward side of the first sidewall and the second sidewall, respectively;two flanks extending upwardly from the upper surface of the base and incorporating the first sidewall and the second sidewall, respectively a port being defined by the sidewalls and the flanks for receiving the plug; anda tongue extending upwardly from the upper surface of the base and positioned between the first sidewall and the second sidewall, the tongue defining a plurality of channels in outer sides thereof, said channels extending through the base for receiving a corresponding plurality of terminals therein;wherein a pair of posts extend downwardly from a lower surface of the base adjacent the flanks for positioning the insulative housing on a printed circuit board;wherein a pair of polygonal gaps are defined in each of the first sidewall and the flanks for polarization;wherein the base defines a slot through the upper surface within the port adjacent the second sidewall.