RECHARGEABLE BATTERY CONNECTOR

摘要

A surface mount battery connector comprises spring terminals (4) stitched in cavities (12) of a housing (6). The terminals comprise protective side plates (46) to prevent hooking of external objects under the contacts. The terminal is further mounted in a pre-stressed manner by engagement of wings (40) with shoulders (44) within the housing. Provision of surface mount contact pads (56) that are bent through a U-bend (54) beneath the connector housing (6) enables less usage of PCB surface area and provision of large surface mount pads for secure attachment to the PCB.