Angled circuit connector structure

Claim 1

For use in an assembly including a circuit element having a base and terminal means projecting rearwardly from the base, a connector comprising the combination: a) a body defining a forwardly and horizontally extending structure for telescopically interfitting the base of the element for retention thereto, with said terminal means extending rearwardly, b) the body having associated terminal structure movably electrically connectible with rearward extent of said terminal means, said terminal structure extending downwardly for electrical connection to circuitry associated with a circuit board, c) there being interconnect means located on said body to connect to an associated connector, whereby the connectors are then stacked vertically, d) and including said associated connector which has a stand-off mount projecting downwardly rearwardly of the first mentioned connector, e) said interconnect means including tongue and groove elements on the connector and associated connector, and extending forwardly and horizontally, said connector and associated connector having relatively horizontally and forwardly slidable interfit when connected by said interconnect means, and wherein said associated connector has L-shape to extend above said connector and also downwardly rearwardly of said connector, f) said body including a portion extending downwardly adjacent said terminal structure which extends downwardly, there being tab means on said terminal structure which extends downwardly to retainingly engage said body portion extending downwardly.