Right angle transition adapter with interchangeable gender components and method of use

摘要

A right angle transition adapter allows vertical connector components to be used in a right angle connector. The right angle transition adapter comprises a vertical connector housing, a wafer, overmolded lead frames, and a right angle transition housing. The overmolded lead frames can be mounted to a board while the vertical connector housing can connect with mating connectors as if it were a vertical connector.

主权项

1. A transition adapter affording an electrical connection at a right angle comprising:
a vertical connector housing; a right angle transition housing connected to and forming a unitary transition adapter with the vertical connector housing, the vertical connector housing being interchangeable to allow the unitary transition adapter to receive either a male or a female mating connector; at least one lead frame having at least one attachment terminal at one end and at least one first attachment tab at the opposite end, the at least one attachment terminal being oriented substantially at a right angle relative to the at least one first attachment tab; and at least one wafer having at least one second attachment tab and at least one electrical contact comprising either a pin or socket; wherein said first attachment tab of said lead frame is attached to said second attachment tab of said wafer; wherein said lead frame is housed within the right angle transition housing; and wherein said wafer is housed within the vertical connector housing.