Patent ID: 7347699
Filing Date: 2008-03-25
Classification: H01R,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A surface-mounted electrical connector for connecting a first wiring board having a contactor pad and a second wiring board having a through hole, comprising: a contactor including a joint portion at one end portion thereof to be connected to the contactor pad; and a housing for holding the contactor with a holding force such that the contactor moves along an axial line thereof with respect to the housing when a load greater than the holding force is applied to the contactor, wherein said housing includes a cavity for inserting the contactor; said contactor further includes a connecting portion at the other end portion thereof to be inserted into the through hole; and said contactor is arranged such that the joint portion is pressed against the contactor pad to move the contactor to a position corresponding to the contactor pad only when the load greater than the holding force is applied to the contactor along the axial line.