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US6736676B2
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Low-profiled electrical connector with improved housing
Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd
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Filing: 2002-12-09
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Granted: 2004-05-18
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Expires: 2022-12-09
Abstract
Abstract A DVI connector ( 1 ) comprises an insulative housing ( 10 ), a digital terminal module ( 2 ) and an analogue terminal module ( 5 ) inserted into the housing, a grounding shield ( 7 ) enclosing the housing. The insulative housing having a base portion, a mating portion extending forwardly from a front face of the base portion, a mounting portion extending rearwardly from a rear face of the base portion, a pair of steps ( 110 ) formed at opposite lateral ends of the base portion, a pair of the arms ( 14 ) formed at opposite lateral ends of the mounting portion. Top surfaces ( 143 ) of the arms and upper surfaces ( 111 ) of the steps are located at a same level, all below a top surface of the base portion. The top surface and the upper surface are used for abutting against a bottom face of a PCB when the connector is mounted to the PCB.
Inventors
- 👤 Guohua Zhang
- 👤 Ziqiang Zhu
- 👤 ZhongHua Yao
- 👤 Hongqiang Han
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 19:03
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R12/00; H01R12/70; H01R12/71; H01R12/72; H01R12/722; H01R12/727; H01R12/7005; H01R12/7011; H01R12/707; H01R13/00; H01R13/648; H01R13/658
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
257 words
An electrical connector for being mounted on a printed circuit board (PCB), comprising: an insulative housing having a base portion, a mating portion extending forwardly from a front face of the base portion, a mounting portion extending rearwardly from a rear face of the base portion, a plurality of passageways defined in the mating portion, a pair of steps formed at opposite lateral ends of the base portion, a pair of arms formed at lateral ends of the mounting portion, a space defined between the rear face of the base portion and an upper face of the mounting portion for receiving the PCB therein; a grounding shield having a plate, a shroud extending from the plate for surrounding the mating portion; and a terminal module having an insulation mounted to the base portion of the housing and a plurality of terminals molding with the insulation; wherein top surfaces of the arms and upper surfaces of the steps for abutting a surface of the PCB are located at a same level and being located below a top surface of the base portion and a top surface of the mating portion; wherein each terminal has a middle portion molded with the insulation, a mating portion extending forwardly from the middle portion into a corresponding passageway, a leg portion extending rearwardly from the middle portion includes a U-shaped configuration with a free end upwardly extending through the PCB; wherein a S-shaped partition extends rearwarldy and downwardly from the insulation and encloses the middle portions and connecting portions of the terminals.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
257 words
An electrical connector for being mounted on a printed circuit board (PCB), comprising: an insulative housing having a base portion, a mating portion extending forwardly from a front face of the base portion, a mounting portion extending rearwardly from a rear face of the base portion, a plurality of passageways defined in the mating portion, a pair of steps formed at opposite lateral ends of the base portion, a pair of arms formed at lateral ends of the mounting portion, a space defined between the rear face of the base portion and an upper face of the mounting portion for receiving the PCB therein; a grounding shield having a plate, a shroud extending from the plate for surrounding the mating portion; and a terminal module having an insulation mounted to the base portion of the housing and a plurality of terminals molding with the insulation; wherein top surfaces of the arms and upper surfaces of the steps for abutting a surface of the PCB are located at a same level and being located below a top surface of the base portion and a top surface of the mating portion; wherein each terminal has a middle portion molded with the insulation, a mating portion extending forwardly from the middle portion into a corresponding passageway, a leg portion extending rearwardly from the middle portion includes a U-shaped configuration with a free end upwardly extending through the PCB; wherein a S-shaped partition extends rearwarldy and downwardly from the insulation and encloses the middle portions and connecting portions of the terminals.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
The connector as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the grounding shield further comprises a pair of flaps enclosing the steps of the base portion, a pair of fingers projects upwardly form the flaps for soldering on the PCB.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
55 words
The connector as claimed in claim 1 further comprising a pair of soldering tabs each comprising at least a finger portion for soldering to the PCB, a pair of securing portions fitted in depressed portions of the base portion of the housing, and a retention portion securely fitted into the base portion of the housing.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The connector as claimed in claim 1 , wherein a first receiving space is defined in the base portion and receives the insulation of the terminal module therein.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The connector as claimed in claim 1 , wherein a second receiving device is defined in the base portion beside the first receiving space.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
39 words
The connector as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the base portion defines a pair of through holes corresponding positioning holes defined by the grounding shield and a pair of depressed portions above and below a corresponding through hole.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
38 words
The connector as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the base portion of the housing has an intermediate wall defining a plurality of grooves facing the first receiving space and receiving a lateral edge of the terminal module.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
37 words
The connector as claimed in claim 4 , wherein a spacer is mounted between the arms and having a plurality of through holes therein, the legs of the terminals having tail portions extending through the through holes.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
48 words
The connector as claimed in claim 4 , wherein the leg portion has an extending portion extending downwardly from the middle portion, a connecting portion extending rearwardly from the extending portion, and a tail portion extending upwardly from the connecting portion adapted to be soldered to the PCB.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
18 words
The connector as claimed in claim 4 , wherein the mating portion of terminal has a fork shape.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
46 words
The connector as claimed in claim 8 , wherein the terminals of the terminal module are used for transmitting digital signal and the connector further comprises a second terminal module received into the second receiving space, the second terminal module having terminals for transmitting analogous signal.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
39 words
The connector as claimed in claim 10 , wherein a plurality of barbs is formed on a pair of sides of the connecting portion, a plurality of blocks is formed on the tongue portion, the barbs engaging the blocks.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
32 words
The connector as claimed in claim 6 , wherein a pair of nuts fitted in the through holes of the base portion adapted for threadedly engaging with screws of a complementary connector.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2007-05-18 | 2007-11-17 | 2008-05-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2011-05-18 | 2011-11-17 | 2012-05-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2015-05-18 | 2015-11-17 | 2016-05-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |