High density electrical connector assembly with improved alignme

Details High density electrical connector assembly with improved alignme High density electrical connector assembly with improved alignme

1992-03-13

1993-05-18

Desmond, Eugene F.

Electrical connectors

With guiding means for mating of coupling part

Rodlike guide member extending in coupling direction or...

439680, H01R 1364

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052115747

ABSTRACT:
A high density electrical connector assembly is disclosed and includes a male plug connector having a protruding insulating housing portion with a plurality of passageways therethrough. A plurality of pin contacts are mounted in the passageways. A female receptacle connector has a recessed insulating housing portion for receiving the protruding insulating housing portion of the male plug connector. A plurality of socket contacts are mounted in the recessed insulating housing portion and project from a mating face thereof for receiving the pin contacts. Complementary interengaging keys and keyways are provided between the housing portions of the connectors to properly align the connectors in initial mating engagement. A plurality of guide pins project from one of the insulating housing portions, and a plurality of corresponding guide holes are provided in the other of the insulating housing portions to finely position the pin and socket contacts to attain mating alignment thereof.

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