Patent ID: 6371790
Filing Date: 2002-04-16
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
An electrical connector assembly for interconnecting mother and daughter boards, comprising:a first electrical connector mounted onto the mother board and comprising a first insulative body and a matrix of first terminal pins retained in the first insulative body, a guiding post being integrally formed as one piece with the first insulative body and having latching ribs thereon; and a second electrical connector mounted onto the daughter board and comprising a second insulative body and a matrix of second conductive contacts for mating with corresponding first terminal pins, the second insulative body defining a receiving hole having recessed slots for engaging with the ribs of the guiding post of the first electrical connector; wherein each rib of the guiding post extends longitudinally therealong; wherein the ribs are spaced circumferentially from each other; wherein the guiding post is made from the same material as the first insulative body; wherein the guiding post extends beyond a top edge of the first electrical connector, and the first terminal pins extend to a height lower than the top edge; wherein the guiding post forms a tapered tip for facilitating insertion of the guiding post into the receiving hole of the second connector; wherein the receiving hole is defined in a position for receiving the guiding post therein.