Automotive connector with improved retention ability

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2005-03-08

2005-03-08

Ta, Tho D. (Department: 2833)

Electrical connectors

Preformed panel circuit arrangement, e.g., pcb, icm, dip,...

Distinct contact secured to panel circuit

C439S701000, C439S931000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06863545

ABSTRACT:
A conductive enclosure for a connector mounted to a circuit board is disclosed, and the enclosure is made in the form of a shroud having an enclosure portion that receives one connector therein and a receptacle portion for receiving a second connector therein that is mateable with the one connector. The enclosure portion includes an internal cavity that is defined by a plurality of walls, two of the walls have retaining members formed thereon that engage the one connector and fix a position of the one connector within the internal cavity, while a third wall of the enclosure portion includes a press member that is biased to exert a force upon the one connector when enclosed in the shroud. The retaining members provide reaction surfaces that at least partially resist the force exerted on the one connector by the press member.

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