Connector receptacle with side ground contacts

摘要

Connector receptacles having a contoured form factor that allows their use in stylized enclosures. These receptacles may also be contoured to avoid circuitry internal to the device enclosure. The contoured form factor may also simplify the assembly of the connector receptacle.

主权项

1. A connector receptacle comprising:
a housing having a front opening and a bottom opening; a plurality of contacts, each contact including:
a beam portion arranged to form an electrical connection with a corresponding contact on a connector insert when the connector insert is inserted into the connector receptacle; anda surface mount contact portion substantially in line with the beam portion; a contact tray supporting the plurality of contacts; a latch including two arms, the arms joined by a back piece, the latch arms forming side contacts on sides of the front opening of the housing; and a frame positioned in the bottom opening of the housing to secure the contact tray in place, wherein the frame fits around the contact tray between the contact tray and the opening in the bottom of the housing and wherein tabs on the frame fit in notches on the contact tray.