Abstract: An electrical connector for connecting the conductors of two cables together includes a longitudinally extending triangular-shaped inner body and three A-shaped outer body members with one of the body members' integral with an outer end of each of the radially extending walls. The connector also includes an outer tubular housing extending around the triangular inner body member and A-shaped outer members. In addition, the connector includes three pair of clamps at each end for fixing and positioning the conductors in place and in contact with two longitudinally extending conductors.

Abstract: A plug includes a connection part to be connected to a board, a contact, and a conductor part that connects the contact and the connection part. The connection part and the contact are perpendicular to each other. The contact is turned 45 degrees relative to the conductor part about a direction in which the contact extends from the conductor part.

Abstract: An electrical contact assembly is provided. The assembly includes a contact hood having a body including an axis and an opening extending through the body along the axis. The opening has an inner surface. The contact hood is configured to be received in an opening of a connector housing. At least two protrusions are formed on the inner surface of the contact hood opening. An electrical contact is provided having a body including a contact end and a socket end. The socket end is inserted axially into the opening of the contact hood. The contact end of the electrical contact is configured to extend from a mating end of the connector housing. At least two apertures are formed on the socket end of the electrical contact. The at least two protrusions are received in the at least two apertures to secure the electrical contact within the contact hood.

Abstract: A connector is configured such that parts of the connector bodies will be placed in openings of a substrate and that other parts of the connector bodies, i.e., parts placed on the substrate, will be equal in a height dimension to LEDs placed on the substrate. This makes it possible to reduce the overall thickness of the substrate including the connector bodies. Consequently, the substrate with the connectors mounted thereon can be installed without being restricted by substrate installation space even in a small device, which has a small substrate installation space in a thickness direction of the substrate.

Abstract: An electrical connector and a terminal are provided. The electrical connector includes an insulating housing and a plurality of terminals. The insulating housing defines a plurality of terminal-receiving grooves. The terminals are located in the terminal-receiving grooves. Each of the terminals includes a solder portion, a receiving space formed by bending and extending the solder portion and provided for a complementary terminal inserted therein, a contact portion located at an opening of the receiving space and provided for contacting with the complementary terminal, and at least two protrusions respectively formed on two sides of the contact portion. The electrical connector and the terminal of the present invention can prevent the deformation of the terminal during the course of inserting and unplugging so that improving the electrical performance and prolonging the service life.

Abstract: A thermoplastic composition for use in a fine pitch electrical connector is provided. The thermoplastic composition contains a liquid crystalline polymer and a plurality of fibers. The volume average length of the fibers in the thermoplastic composition is selectively controlled according to the present invention so that it is within a certain range, such as from about 80 to about 250 micrometers. The fibers also have a narrow length distribution. That is, at least about 70% by volume of the fibers have a length within a certain range. Through the use of a liquid crystalline polymer and fibers of a certain weight average length and narrow length distribution, the present inventors have discovered that the resulting thermoplastic composition is able to achieve a desirable combination of strength and flowability, which enables it to be uniquely suited for the walls of a fine pitch connector.

Abstract: A connector includes: a terminal fitting which includes a wire connecting portion and an electric contact portion disposed coaxially with the wire connecting portion; a connector housing for fitting to a mating connector; a rear holder which is fitted at an end portion of the connector housing; a terminal accommodating chamber which is provided in the connector housing. The terminal accommodating chamber includes a first accommodating portion for accommodating the wire connecting portion, a second accommodating portion which is continuous with the first accommodating portion to accommodate the electric contact portion, and a stepped surface formed between the first and second accommodating portions. The connector also includes a flange portion which projects from an outer peripheral surface of the wire connecting portion so as to contact the stepped surface, and a sleeve member provided between the flange portion and the rear holder.

Abstract: A press-fit terminal includes: through-hole contact portions provided at intermediate portions in a terminal protruding direction, both ends of the through-hole contact portions in a widthwise direction being pressed against an inner peripheral surface of a through-hole; distal end side wide portions and proximal end side wide portions provided on both sides of the through-hole contact portions in the terminal protruding direction, and protruding toward both sides in the widthwise direction so as to position a substrate on both sides of the substrate in a thickness direction; width varying portions whose width gradually reduces from the distal end side wide portions toward a distal end side in the terminal protruding direction; a longitudinal perforated hole provided to extend over these portions; and a distal end connecting portion integrally connecting the width varying portions separated by the perforated hole, at a distal end side in the terminal protruding direction.

Abstract: A contact includes an arm portion extending in a predetermined direction and having a punched surface formed by pressing. The arm portion includes the punched surface, a projecting contact portion provided on the punched surface, and a gold plating layer. The gold plating layer of the punched surface is provided only on the contact portion.

Abstract: An electrical connector system and method for making same, for joining adjacent ends of electrical power conductors, including a female connector assembly and a male connector assembly. Each of the female and male connector assemblies is provided with push-in type, spring mechanism to facilitate the insertion of a bared end of an electrical conductor, into the respective female or male connector housing for secured engagement of the bared end of the electrical conductor, without the assembler having to make physical contact with any electrically conductive structures.

Abstract: A contact includes a contact portion to which a conductive portion of a connecting member is connected upon sliding in at least one sliding direction. The contact includes a first arm portion extending in parallel to the sliding direction. The arm portion includes a punched surface, a chevron portion provided on the punched surface and projecting in a direction intersecting the sliding direction, and a gold plating layer provided on the punched surface. The chevron portion has an apex portion making up the contact portion and one pair of inclined surface portions disposed at respective sides of the apex portion in regard to the sliding direction. The gold plating layer provided on the punched surface is disposed only on at least a portion of the inclined surface portion at an opposite direction side of the sliding direction and at least a portion of the apex portion.

Abstract: A contact member for an electrical receptacle includes a connecting member having first and second ends. A first contact is connected to the first end of the connecting member and a second contact is connected to the second end of the connecting member. A first tab is connected to the first contact and is received by a base of the electrical receptacle. A second tab is connected to the second contact and is received by the base of the electrical receptacle. A plurality of barbs are disposed on the first and second tabs to securely retain the contact member in the electrical receptacle.

Abstract: The invention relates to a connection device for powering electrical equipment, said connection device comprising: a first electrical conductor (3) configured such that it is electrically connected to an electrical power source, and a second electrical conductor (5) connected mechanically and electrically to the electrical equipment to be powered. According to the invention, said connection device comprises an electrically insulating overmoulding (7) held mechanically, covering the first (3) and second (5) electrical conductors at the connection thereof.

Abstract: Electrical connector assembly comprising a cover part and a contact assembly for providing a mechanical and electrical contact to an electrode, and connecting arrangements for connecting lead wire to the contact component. The contact component is made of an elongated flat-formed strip forming at least two contact points for the electrode and between the contact points forming a recess having walls enlarging when drawing away from the contact points. The contact points are arranged to press against the electrode for detachable fastening.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a metal component includes the steps of forming a resist film on a surface of an electrode plate, making the resist film exposed to light by use of a photomask having a mask pattern, in at least part of a rim of which a fine concavity and convexity are drawn, developing the resist film, to form an opening for molding in the resist film, and epositing an electroforming material by electroforming inside the opening for molding, to mold the material.

Abstract: An electrical connector in which a single connector is directly mated with a coupling projection part provided in a product chassis constituting an electronic device; contact parts of electrically-conductive contacts are brought into contact with both contact parts of a wiring pattern exposed from upper and lower both surfaces of the coupling projection part; electrical connection of the signal transmission medium is established with a simple configuration without intermediation of a conventionally-used circuit board or an electrical connector serving as a mating counterpart mounted on the circuit board; pressing force of the electrically-conductive contacts is cancelled out and approximately uniformly applied without unevenness; the protruding distance of the mating structure of the electrical connector is reduced to reduce the thickness thereof; and reversed mating is enabled to increase degree of freedom in the extending direction of a terminal part of the signal transmission medium.

Abstract: An electrically conductive terminal is configured for insertion into an opening in a substrate. The terminal includes a body having proximal and distal ends. The distal end is configured for insertion into the opening. The body includes a wall having an outer surface and a compliant barb that includes a base portion, an apex portion, a barb inner surface, and a barb outer surface. The base portion is disposed on the outer surface of the wall, along the body. The apex portion extends from the base portion in a direction from the distal end to the proximal end at an angle from the wall outer surface. The apex portion is located between the base and the proximal end. The barb inner surface faces the wall outer surface. The barb inner surface and the barb outer surface converge to the apex so that the cross-sectional width of the barb is non-uniform.

Abstract: A connection terminal structure includes a support member including a first surface and an opening part formed in the first surface, and at least one connection terminal formed on the first surface, the connection terminal including a fixing part, a connection part configured to connect to a connection object, and a spring part communicating between the fixing part and the connection part. The spring part and the connection part are bent upward together with the support member and project toward the connection object. A portion of the fixing part is exposed in the opening part.

Abstract: A cable connection structure includes a cable that has an outer skin and at least one conducting wire, and a substrate to which the cable is connected at a main surface side having a hard wiring, wherein the substrate includes, at the main surface side, a first flat section having flatness and a second flat section having flatness thinner than the first flat section via a level difference surface from the first flat section and an end part of the outer skin is arranged on the second flat section and at least one of the conducting wire is connected to a connecting electrode formed on the second flat section.

Abstract: The invention is embodied in a contact that is fixed in a housing of a socket to be connected with an electronic component and makes a contact with an electrical contact of the electronic component. The contact has a pair of contact pins and a spring member. Each of the contact pins includes a straight section approximately straightly extending from a first end section to a second end section, and are coupled with each other in an attitude in which the first end section is respectively oriented to the second end section and the respective straight sections overlap with each other, and each of the contact pins includes a clip section being folded back in a curve from the second end section to cooperate with the second end section to pinch the first end section of a counterpart therebetween. The spring member surrounds both of the straight sections of the pair of contact pins and gives a force in a direction in which the clip sections of the pair of contact pins are moved away from each other.

Abstract: An electronic wiping torsional connector for use in connecting to mating contacts on an insulating base. The connector includes a plurality of contacts 1-10 each having a contact 13 and an anchor 14. Contacts 1-10 twist against anchor 14 when the insulating base is inserted into the connector to provide the wiping contact. In an alternative embodiment, the conductors are wires having two bends at different angles. One bend is elongated such that it engages a paddle before the other and rotates the other bend into contact with a ribbon contact located on the paddle.

Abstract: An electrical contact element has a primary axis. The primary axis pierces a polygonal base surface of the contact element. A contact bushing is arranged around the primary axis. An orifice of the contact bushing opens into a top surface which is arranged on a side of the contact element lying opposite to the base surface. The top surface bulges spherically over the base surface and transitions continually into a lateral face connecting the base surface and top surface.

Abstract: A terminal assembly for a switch device includes a hollow case, two terminals, two slots respectively corresponding to the terminals and a contact piece. The terminal includes a curved portion and the slot includes a curved slot corresponding to the curved portion. The case has a protrusion disposed corresponding to the curved slot. When assembling the terminal with the case, the terminal is received in the slot, the curved portion is engaged with the curved slot and the protrusion is pressed against a concave side of the curved portion. Therefore, the terminal is securely connected with the case and the terminal does not move or get loosened during use.

Abstract: A connector comprises a contact and a housing holding the contact. The contact includes a first engaged portion and a second engaged portion which are distinguished from each other. The housing has a front end and a rear end in a front-to-rear direction. The housing is formed with an accommodating portion. The accommodating portion is configured to accommodate the contact when the contact is inserted from the rear end toward the front end to be located at an accommodating position. The housing has a lance formed within the accommodating portion. The lance is provided with a first engaging portion and a second engaging portion. The first engaging portion and the second engaging portion are configured to be engaged with the first engaged portion and the second engaged portion of the contact located at the accommodating position, respectively.

Abstract: The invention relates to a spring-cage terminal block, having a bus bar and a leg spring for connecting a stripped conductor end piece of an electrical conductor, wherein the conductor end piece is inserted into a material passage of the bus bar and is clamped by means of the leg spring. According to the invention, the contact surface on the metal collar inner wall surface of the material passage has contact ribs extending along the insertion direction in order to form a linear contact pattern which extends in the insertion direction.

Abstract: An electrical contact (10), in particular for an electronic control unit (50), includes a number of contact pins (56) and at least one electrical cable (14) which has a connector lug (28). The connector part (12) is accommodated in an interference fit (44) in a receiving chamber (40) of a housing part (36) that includes at least one contact strip (64).

Abstract: In an example, an apparatus, such as a header pin, includes an insulator and a first pin disposed at least partially within the insulator. The first pin includes a first portion configured to electrically couple to a circuit board. A second portion is configured to releasably engage a pin of a surface mount module. The second portion includes a retention feature configured to selectively retain the second portion in engagement with the pin of the surface mount module. The second portion is movable between a first position and a second position, wherein the second portion is biased toward the first position. The second portion is movable to the second position to allow the pin of the surface mount module to pass by the retention feature. The second portion is configured to move back toward the first position to engage the pin of the surface mount module.

Abstract: A connecting terminal for a connector has a fixed portion configured to be connected to an electrode portion provided in a member for mounting the connector, and a contact configured to electrically come in contact with a contact portion of a connected portion to be connected to the connector. At least one concave portion is provided along a whole outer peripheral surface of the connector terminal.

Abstract: A pin header connector includes a number of electrically conductive pins, two insulating plates, and a supporting body. The pins are arranged in two parallel rows. Each of the rows comprises at least three pins. Each of the insulating plates defines a number of through holes corresponding to the pins. Each of the pins extends through the corresponding through hole. The supporting body defines slots accommodating the respective pins. The supporting body is sandwiched between the insulating plates.

Abstract: A photovoltaic (PV) panel and rack grounding connector may be constructed of a one piece extruded aluminum body. The body may have two extruded openings configured to accept a ground wire at one end and a PV panel or rack flange at the other. Both openings may have extruded serrations to pierce oxidation on the wire end and anodized plating on the PV panel or rack end. Stainless steel or other screws are provided on each end of the connector for securing the wire and panel, respectively, to the connector and to prevent corrosion. The connector may be asymmetric in that the opening on one end for the ground wire is a different shape than the opening on the opposite end for the PV panel.

Abstract: An electrical connector to be connected to a mating connector includes a housing formed of an insulation material; and a terminal disposed in the housing. The terminal is formed in a curved shape bent in a thickness direction thereof. The terminal includes a held portion fixed to the housing, an elastic arm portion, and a connection portion to be connected to a circuit board. The elastic arm portion includes a contact portion and a slant surface portion. The slant surface portion has a thickness decreasing toward a distal end portion of the elastic arm portion, and the contact portion is disposed adjacent to the slant surface portion.

Abstract: A connector terminal is assembled in an insulating housing defining a receiving cavity of which front and rear sides protrude face-to-face to form two blocking eaves. The connector terminal has a fastening strip of which a bottom edge protrudes downward to form two elastic arms spaced from each other, and a soldering portion between the two elastic arms. The elastic arms are apart from two opposite side edges of the soldering portion to define two receiving intervals between the soldering portion and the elastic arms. Distal ends of the elastic arms oppositely protrude to form two fastening barbs. The soldering portion and the elastic arms are inserted in the receiving cavity. The fastening barbs slide through the blocking eaves to be hooked under the blocking eaves respectively and the fastening barbs can be avoided scraping the connector by means of cushion effects of the receiving intervals.

Abstract: An electrical contact assembly is provided. The assembly includes a contact hood having a body including an axis and an opening extending through the body along the axis. The opening has an inner surface. The contact hood is configured to be received in an opening of a connector housing. At least two protrusions are formed on the inner surface of the contact hood opening. An electrical contact is provided having a body including a contact end and a socket end. The socket end is inserted axially into the opening of the contact hood. The contact end of the electrical contact is configured to extend from a mating end of the connector housing. At least two apertures are formed on the socket end of the electrical contact. The at least two protrusions are received in the at least two apertures to secure the electrical contact within the contact hood.

Abstract: A board terminal is formed by cutting a metal wire material at a predetermined length, the metal wire material having a cross-sectional shape similar to and slightly larger than a terminal holding hole. A press-fit portion press-fitted to the terminal holding hole is pressure-forged in a direction orthogonal to an axis. Thereby, a tapered portion and a stepped edge portions are provided on both sides of the pressure-forging direction, the tapered portion tapering toward a press-fit direction, the stepped edge portion being provided to an end side of the tapered portion. Further, externally projected portions are provided to both sides of the press-fit portion in the direction orthogonal to the axis which is orthogonal to the pressure-forging direction.

Abstract: A connector which makes it possible to accommodate positional displacement from a mating connector, and prevent the contact force and the amount of deformation of contacts from becoming too large. Fixed-side contacts are fixed to a fixed-side housings. A movable-side housing is assembled to the fixed-side housing slidably in a direction orthogonal to a fitting/removing direction in which the movable-side housing is fitted to and removed from the mating connector. Movable-side contacts each include first contact portions brought into contact with an associated one of the fixed-side contacts, and second contact portions brought into contact with an associated one of mating contacts of the mating connector. Contact-accommodating chambers for accommodating the movable-side contacts are formed in the movable-side housing such that each movable-side contact can be pivoted about a pivotal axis extending orthogonal to the fitting/removing direction.

Abstract: A socket contact terminal for electrical connection between a connection portion formed of a metal conductor on a printed circuit board and a connection terminal of an IC package. The contact terminal comprises a metal terminal composed of a main columnar portion and arm portions on both sides and having an angular U shape and an elastomeric member attached to the metal terminal. A metal surface is exposed from the outer surface of each arm portion. The elastomeric member is firmly held between the arm portions of the metal terminal and exhibits a repulsive force when the arm portions are pressed in the direction that the arm portions approach each other.

Abstract: A contact member for an electrical receptacle includes a connecting member having first and second ends. A first contact is connected to the first end of the connecting member and a second contact is connected to the second end of the connecting member. A first tab is connected to the first contact and is received by a base of the electrical receptacle. A second tab is connected to the second contact and is received by the base of the electrical receptacle. A plurality of barbs are disposed on the first and second tabs to securely retain the contact member in the electrical receptacle.

Abstract: A wiring device assembly with one or more electrical contacts having respective contact stabilizing assemblies which are operable to rigidly hold the electrical contacts in a device housing. The contact stabilizing assemblies prevent the contacts from becoming displaced within the housing under vibrational, rotational and other stresses. The contact stabilizing assemblies are connected to the electrical contacts and fit in housing channels specifically shaped to accommodate the stabilizing assemblies.

Abstract: A receptacle connector includes a body; a conductive member received in the body and having a bottom, in which a soldering portion extends from the bottom, the bottom is bent upwards to form a base, an angle is formed between the planes of the base and the bottom, two opposing sides of the base are bent to form a first arm and a second arm, the first and second arms are on the same side and are in the same direction as a bending direction of the base, the first arm has a first contact portion, and the second arm has a second contact portion; and a third arm extending from one end of the base away from the bottom, inclined towards the first and second arms, in which the inclination of the third arm does not exceed initial contact positions of the first and second arms with a pin, the third arm has a third contact portion, and the first, second and third contact portions are used for jointly retaining and contacting the pin.

Abstract: A telecommunications module comprises a termination strip (1) having two rows of contacts (13) along a first side (9) of the strip and two rows of contacts along an opposed second side (10) of the strip, and a mounting mechanism (15) at each end of the strip by which the strip is removably-mounted on a carrier (3) with a selected one of the first and second sides (9, 10) accessible for making connections to contacts on that side. At least one of the mounting mechanisms (15) is engageable in an opening (11A, 46) in the carrier whereby the strip can be mounted on the carrier in one orientation only with the first side (9) accessible, and in only one orientation with the second side (10) accessible.

Abstract: Connectors that may be incorporated and used in electronic devices in a reliable manner. One example may provide a connector that may receive a memory card, such as a Secure Digital, SmartMedia, Compact Flash, or other type of memory card. One example may provide a connector that may connect to other electronic circuits and components in an electronic device in a reliable manner. Another may provide a connector that may reliably form a connection for electromagnetic interference protection during device assembly. Another may provide a connector that may be resistant to damage from debris or other particulate matter that may enter the connector. Another example may provide a connector that has a back that is reinforced to prevent damage caused by the insertion of a card with excessive force. Another may provide a connector having a raised portion arranged to fit in an opening in a printed circuit board.

Abstract: A termination strip (1) for a telecommunications system comprises two opposed rows of contacts (13) along a first side (9) of the strip and two opposed rows of contacts (13) along an opposed second side (10) of the strip, a mounting mechanism (15) at each end of the strip by which the strip can be removably-mounted on a carrier (3) with the contacts on the first side accessible for connecting wires therewith. The termination strip also comprises wire-guiding elements (24, 29) on the exterior of the strip shaped to permit wires (30) connected to contacts on the first side to be held at one end, at least, of the strip thereby enabling the strip to be removed from the carrier, rotated about a central axis extending between the ends of the strip, and repositioned on the carrier with the contacts on the second side accessible for connecting wires therewith.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes a housing and a contact held by the housing. The contact has a mating interface configured for mating with a mating contact of a mating connector. The contact has a planar side extending to a tip. An interface contact is separately provided from, and coupled to, the mating interface of the contact. The interface contact has a base coupled to the side of the contact proximate to the tip. The interface contact has a spring beam extending from the base away from the side of the contact. The spring beam is configured to engage the mating contact of the mating connector to make an electrical connection between the contact and the mating contact.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes an insulative housing and a plurality of contacts. The insulative housing defines a mating face, a mounting face opposite to the mating face and a plurality of receiving passageways running through the mating face and the mounting face. The contacts are assembled in the receiving passageways and each contact include a base portion, a pair of retaining portions extending from two opposite ends of the base portion, a pair of elastic arms extending from the retaining portions, a soldering portion extending out of the receiving passageways and a connecting portion connecting the soldering portion and the base portion. Each receiving passageway protrudes a tuber from a first inner face thereof. Free ends of the retaining portions are located at two sides of the tuber and engage with the first inner face of the receiving passageway. The tuber is spaced from the two retaining portions at two sides of the tuber.

Abstract: A connector assembly and a method for manufacturing the connector assembly. In accordance with embodiments, the connector assembly includes an electrical connector having first and second surfaces and first and second ends. A layer of electrically insulating material is formed from or on a portion of the first surface at the first end. Optionally, a layer of electrically insulating material can be formed from or on the second surface.

Abstract: A terminal fitting (10) has a rectangular tubular box (11) with an open rear end. A tab (12) extends forward from the box (11) and a crimping portion (14) is behind the box (11) for connection to a wire (30). The box (11) includes a base plate (15), two side plates (16) extending from opposite left and right sides of the base plate (15), and a supporting plate (17) extending from the side plates (16) substantially parallel to the base plate (15). The rear end of the supporting plate (17) defines a locking portion (18) to engage a locking lance (49). Only one restricting plate (22) extends from an extending end edge of a supporting plate (17) toward the base plate (15) substantially parallel to the side plates (16). A rear end (22R) of the restricting plate (22) is in the box (11) forward of the locking portion (18).

Abstract: An electrical connector (100), comprising an insulative housing (1) and a plurality of contacts (2) received in the insulative housing. The insulative housing defines a base portion (11) and a mating portion (12) in front of the base portion, the mating portion defines a plurality of receiving channels (124) extending along a mating direction. The contacts are received in the insulative housing, and inserted into the receiving channels along a front-to-back direction. Each contact has a soldering portion (21) extending through the receiving channel and assembled to the base portion of the insulative housing, a retaining portion (23) located in front of the soldering portion and held in the receiving channel, and a contacting portion (24) received in the mating portion of the insulative housing, the retaining portion has a higher barb (231) in the front and a lower barb (232) on a rear section thereof on both sides.

Abstract: A connector is provided that includes: a molded base part having a substrate and elastomers arranged on both sides of the substrate; a plurality of through holes in the molded base part, which pass through the molded base part in a stacked direction of the substrate and the elastomers, and are arranged in parallel at predetermined spacing; and L-shaped contacts arranged via the through holes from one surface side of the molded base part to another surface side, wherein: the elastomers incorporate a plurality of first protruding parts whose top faces are inclined, and second protruding parts that protrude from top faces of the first protruding parts in a dome shape; said contact has dome shaped convex parts whose insides are hollow, and said convex parts are formed at two ends of the contact, and the convex parts are arranged such that they cover the respective second protruding parts. Also provided is an electronic component provided with this connector.

Abstract: An electrical connector is provided for mounting on a printed circuit. The electrical connector includes a housing having a mating face, a mounting face, and an interior cavity. The mounting face is configured to be mounted on the printed circuit. A port extends through the mating face into the interior cavity. The interior cavity is defined by an interior wall of the housing. An electrical contact is held by the housing. The electrical contact includes a mating segment and a mounting segment. The mating segment extends within the interior cavity of the housing. The mating segment includes an exterior surface and a mating interface positioned proximate the port. At least a portion of the mounting segment extends along the mounting face of the housing for engagement with the printed circuit. A clearance exists between the exterior surface of the mating segment and the interior wall of the housing. The mating segment is movable within the interior cavity relative to the housing via the clearance.

Abstract: An electric connector has a contact spring. The contact spring includes a fixed portion that is retained by a housing, an involute portion that is extended from the fixed portion into an inward spiral pattern, a revolute portion that is inverted from the involute portion and extended into an outward spiral pattern along the involute portion, an arm portion that is connected to a tail end portion of the revolute portion, a tangential direction of a portion connected to the revolute portion in the arm portion being aligned with a tangential direction of the tail end portion of the revolute portion, and a contact portion that is provided at a leading end of the arm portion to be projected to an outside of the housing, the contact portion abutting on the-other-end electrode to receive a pressing force in a direction in which the arm portion is substantially extended.