Connector to circuit board securing arrangement

摘要

An arrangement for securing an electrical connector to a printed circuit board in accordance with the present invention comprises an insulative housing comprising a pair of plates formed on a lower outer surface of a side wall, and a holding device. The plates define a guiding channel therebetween and a pair of engaging grooves between the plates and the side wall and in communication with the guiding channel. The holding device comprises an interferential portion interferentially received in the engaging grooves and confined by the plates, a transitional portion movable in the guiding channel, and a mounting portion mounting to a printed circuit board.