Patent ID: 8608503
Filing Date: 2013-12-17
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. A connector guide member for guiding a connector mounted on a circuit board to a mating connector when the connector is connected to the mating connector, comprising: a positioning member to be mounted on the circuit board for positioning the connector guide member relative to the connector, said positioning member being formed in a rectangular frame shape for surrounding an entire outer circumference of the connector; an engaging member for engaging the connector; a columnar section disposed at an end portion of the positioning member; and a guiding member disposed on the columnar section for guiding a guided portion disposed on the mating connector, wherein said guiding member includes a guide pin for inserting into a guide hole formed in the mating connector as the guided portion, and said guide pin extends from the columnar section opposite to the circuit board, and has a length from the circuit board greater than a height of the positioning member when the connector guide member is attached to the connector on the circuit board.