JPH11339877A - Electric connector for multi-receptacle - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an electric connector for multi-receptacles capable of accepting many connectors with different shapes and different functions. SOLUTION: This electric connector 10 is equipped with receptacles 14, 16 with different shapes, and an insulating housing 12 having terminal supporting bodies 18 with different shapes projecting frontward from the receptacles. A conductive shell 22 surrounds a practical part of the housing 12, and includes openings 30 lined up with the receptacles 14, 16. The shell 22 has different arrays of spring fingers 34 protruding toward the receptacles from the rims of the openings. Plural terminals are fixed to the housing so that their contact parts are differently arranged on the selected side of the terminal supporting body 18.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates generally to electrical connectors and, more particularly, to a connector having a plurality of differently shaped receptacles for receiving differently shaped electrical plugs.

[0002]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION In computer design, the main board of a computer has installed different interface cards for different computer peripherals, and different connectors have been used to connect different peripherals to different interface cards of the computer main board. Must be prepared. Connectors that provide a specific function are known. Since these connectors are independent components, they occupy significant space on the computer main board. They must be separately soldered to the main board during installation. In addition, separate assembly and disassembly procedures are required for each connector.

[0003]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is desirable to provide a multi-receptacle electrical connector that can accommodate multiple connectors of different shapes and different functions and overcome the above-mentioned problems. The present invention is directed to satisfying this need and overcoming the problems set forth above.

[0004]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is, therefore, an object of the present invention to provide a new and improved multi-receptacle electrical connector of the above character. The electrical connector of the present invention includes an insulated housing having at least first and second receptacles for receiving complementary first and second mating connectors. The first terminal support protrudes forward in the fitting direction within the first receptacle. The second terminal support protrudes forward in the fitting direction within the second receptacle. A conductive shell substantially surrounds the insulative housing and includes first and second openings aligned with the first and second receptacles, respectively, for inserting a mating connector.

In accordance with the present invention, the shell includes a pair of first grounds projecting from both edges of the first opening into the first receptacle for engaging a suitable shell of the first mating connector. It has spring fingers. At least one second ground spring finger projects from the edge of the second opening into the second receptacle for engaging a suitable shell of the second mating connector. The second ground spring finger is preloaded with the distal end of the finger located within the second receptacle behind the overhang of the housing. A plurality of terminals are mounted on the housing, some terminals having contact portions on both sides of the first terminal support. Other terminals have contact portions on only one side of the second terminal support.

[0006] The first terminal support has both sides and both ends, and contact portions of a terminal are on both sides of the first terminal support. A pair of first ground spring fingers are located near both ends of the first terminal support. The second ground spring finger is located near one side of the second terminal support, and the contact portion of the other terminal is on the opposite side of the second terminal support. Preferably, a pair of second ground spring fingers are located near one side of the second terminal support. Second
Each of the ground spring fingers includes a sloped portion defining an apex facing inward toward the second terminal support.

The electrical connector is described herein as being attached to a printed circuit board. The plurality of terminals have tails for connecting to circuit traces on a printed circuit board. The conductive shell has legs for insertion into holes in the printed circuit board.

[0008]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Referring first to FIGS. 1-3 of the accompanying drawings, an electrical connector 10 according to a first embodiment of the present invention for receiving suitable complementary first and second mating connectors (not shown). Insulated housing 12 having first and second receptacles 14 and 16, respectively.
(FIG. 3). The housing 12 includes a first terminal support 18 that projects generally forward in the fitting direction, generally centered within the first receptacle 14. 2 and 3, the terminal support 18 is elongate to define both sides and both ends. The second terminal support 20 protrudes forward generally in the fitting direction at the center of the second receptacle 16. Like the terminal support 18, the terminal support 20 is also elongated so as to define both sides and both ends.

The electrical connector 10 includes an insulating housing 12
A substantially box-shaped conductive shell 22 substantially surrounding the shell. The shell 22 is stamped and formed of a sheet metal material, and the upper wall 24, both side walls 26, and the front wall 2 are formed.
8 is provided. The shell 22 includes first and second openings 3 aligned with the first and second receptacles 14 and 16, respectively, of the housing 12 for inserting mating connectors.
It has 0 and 32. The lateral edges of the first opening 30 are parallel to each other and orthogonal to the lower edge. The three upper edges of the first opening are arranged diagonally to form a half of a hexagon. The shell 22 also has a pair of first projections projecting from the front wall 28 from both edges 36 of the first opening 30 to the first receptacle 14 for engaging a suitable shell of the first mating connector. A ground spring finger 34 is provided. FIG.
As can be seen, a pair of second ground spring fingers 38 project from the shell front wall 28 at the upper edge of the second opening 32 into the second receptacle 16 and into the appropriate shell of the second mating connector. Engage. Each second ground spring finger 38 has an inner distal end 38a which rests behind the overhang 40 of the housing within the second receptacle 16 to preload it. Also, each second ground spring finger 38 is connected to the second
Also has an inclined portion forming an apex 38b facing downward or inward toward the terminal support 20 of FIG. Three flanges 4
2 is flared outwardly from three edges of the opening 32 remote from the edge where the second ground spring finger 38 projects.

As is apparent from FIG. 3, the shell 22 is
It has a substantial bottom plate 44 and side plates 45 (FIG. 1), which project inwardly into the second receptacle 16 of the housing, forming the lateral bottom wall and parallel side walls of the receptacle. In addition, shell 22 also includes a plurality of legs 46 for insertion into suitable holes in the printed circuit board for soldering it to ground traces on the printed circuit board and / or holes therein. The legs 46 are offset and angled to press fit into the holes in the printed circuit board to easily hold the connector on the printed circuit board during the soldering process.

Generally, a plurality of terminals 48, 50 and 52 are mounted on the housing 12 and each of the tail portions 48b, 50b and 52b are soldered to circuit traces and / or holes in the printed circuit board. To do so, it is inserted into a suitable hole in the printed circuit board. Terminal 4
8 and 50 are contact portions 48a on the first receptacle 14.
And 50a, each of which is supported in a groove on each side of the first terminal support 18 within the first receptacle 14 of the housing. The first ground spring fingers 34 are arranged near both ends of the terminal support 18.

The contact portion 52a of the terminal 52 is supported in a groove located on only one side of the second terminal support 20 in the second receptacle 16 of the housing. Obviously, the second ground spring finger 38 is located on one side of the second terminal support 20 and the contact portion 52a is located on the opposite side of the terminal support 20.

FIGS. 4 and 5 show an electrical connector 10A according to a second embodiment of the present invention. The basic shapes of the two receptacles 14 and 16 and the associated shell and contact portions are the same as in the first embodiment described with reference to FIGS. Accordingly, in FIGS. 4 and 5, portions corresponding to FIGS. 1 to 3 are denoted by the same reference numerals.

The difference between the connector 10A (FIGS. 4 and 5) and the connector 10 (FIGS. 1 to 3) is that the orientation of the receptacles 14 and 16 is changed in FIGS. Extend in directions generally perpendicular to each other, rather than in parallel directions as in the connector 10 of FIGS. Terminals 48, 50 and 52
Is configured such that the tail portions 48b and 50b do not overlap the tail portion 52b in the lateral direction. Tail part 52
b protrudes from the bottom of the receptacle 16 in the connector 10 but protrudes from the side of the receptacle 16 in the connector 10A. The position of the shell leg 46 has been changed.

FIG. 6 shows an electrical connector 10B according to a third embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 6, parts corresponding to the embodiment of FIGS. 1 to 5 are denoted by the same reference numerals.
6 has substantially the same shape as connector 10A (FIGS. 4 and 5), but with receptacle 16A.
Is disposed on the right side of the receptacle 14 in the connector 10A, whereas it is disposed on the left side of the receptacle 14 in the connector 10B.

FIG. 7 shows an electrical connector 10C according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. Also in this case, in FIG.
Parts corresponding to the embodiment of FIGS. 1 to 6 are denoted by the same reference numerals. The connector 10C is substantially the same as the connector 10 (FIGS. 1-3) except that the receptacle 16 of the connector 10C is
Wider. This large receptacle 16 of connector 10C is configured to receive a large or elongated second mating connector.

[0017]

As is apparent from the above description, the present invention provides a multi-receptacle electrical connector which can accommodate a large number of connectors of different shapes and different functions and can overcome the conventional problems.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a first embodiment of an electrical connector according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the connector of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a longitudinal sectional view taken along line 3-3 in FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is a front view showing a second embodiment of the electrical connector according to the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 5-5 of FIG.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a third embodiment of the electrical connector according to the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a fourth embodiment of the electrical connector according to the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 10, 10A, 10B, 10C Electrical connector 12 Housing 14 First receptacle 16 Second receptacle 18 First terminal support 20 Second terminal support 22 Shell 30 First opening 32 Second opening 34 First ground spring finger 38 second ground spring finger 38a far end 38b vertex 40 overhang 48, 50, 52 terminal 48a, 50a, 52a contact portion 48b, 50b, 52b tail portion

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Patent application title: Multi-receptacle electrical connector

[Claims]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates generally to electrical connectors and, more particularly, to a multi-receptacle electrical connector having a plurality of differently shaped receptacles for receiving differently shaped electrical plugs.

[0002]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION In computer design, the main board of a computer has installed different interface cards for different computer peripherals, and different electrical cards have been used to connect different peripherals to different interface cards on the main board of the computer. A connector must be provided. Electrical connectors that provide a specific function are known. Since these electrical connectors are independent components, they occupy significant space on the computer's main board. They must be separately soldered to the main board during installation. Furthermore, a separate assembly procedure and a separate disassembly procedure are required for each electrical connector.

[0003]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is desirable to provide a multi-receptacle electrical connector that can accommodate multiple electrical connectors of different shapes and different functions and overcome the above-mentioned problems. The present invention is directed to satisfying this need and overcoming the problems set forth above.

[0004]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is, therefore, an object of the present invention to provide a new and improved multi-receptacle electrical connector of the above character. The electrical connector of the present invention comprises a single insulated housing having at least first and second receptacles for receiving complementary first and second mating connectors. The first terminal support having a rectangular cross section protrudes forward in the fitting direction within the first receptacle. The second terminal support having a rectangular cross section protrudes forward in the fitting direction within the second receptacle. A conductive shell substantially surrounds the insulative housing, the conductive shell having first and second openings aligned with the first and second receptacles respectively for inserting a mating connector. .

In accordance with the present invention, the conductive shell is provided with a first mating connector for engaging a suitable shell of the first mating connector.
And a pair of first ground spring fingers projecting from both edges of the opening to the first receptacle. At least one second ground spring finger projects from the edge of the second opening into the second receptacle for engaging a suitable shell of the second mating connector. The second grounding spring finger is preloaded with the distal end of the finger locked to an overhang provided in the second receptacle so as to project forward in the fitting direction of the insulating housing.
A plurality of terminals are mounted on the insulative housing, and some terminals have contact portions on both opposite long sides of the first terminal support. Other terminals have contact portions only on one side of the opposite long side of the second terminal support.

[0006] The first terminal support has opposing long sides and opposing short sides, and contact portions of a terminal are on both sides of the opposing long sides of the first terminal support. The pair of first ground spring fingers is located near the opposite short side of the first terminal support. The second ground spring finger is located near one side of the long side of the second terminal support, and the contact portion of the other terminal is on the long side opposite to the second terminal support. Preferably, the pair of second ground spring fingers
Are arranged near one side of the opposite long side of the terminal support. Second
Each of the ground spring fingers includes a sloped portion defining an apex facing inward toward the second terminal support.

[0007] The multi-receptacle electrical connector is described herein as being attached to a printed circuit board. The plurality of terminals have tails for connecting to circuit traces on a printed circuit board. The conductive shell has legs for insertion into holes in the printed circuit board.

[0008]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Referring first to FIGS. 1-3 of the accompanying drawings, a multi-receptacle electrical connector 10 of a first embodiment of the present invention includes suitable complementary first and second mating connectors (not shown). It comprises a single insulative housing 12 (FIG. 3) having first and second receptacles 14 and 16, respectively, for receiving. The insulating housing 12 has a first terminal support 18 that projects forward in the fitting direction substantially at the center of the first receptacle 14.
including. As is clear from FIGS. 2 and 3, the first terminal support 18 has a rectangular and elongated cross-section so as to define the opposite long side and the opposite short side. The second terminal support 20 protrudes forward in the fitting direction substantially at the center in the second receptacle 16. Similar to the first terminal support 18,
The second terminal support 20 is also elongated in a rectangular cross section so as to define opposing long sides and opposing short sides.

[0009] Multi-receptacle electrical connector 10
Comprises a box-shaped conductive shell 22 substantially surrounding the insulating housing 12. This conductive shell 2
2 is stamped and formed of sheet metal material, and the upper wall 24,
It has side walls 26 and a front wall 28. The conductive shell 22 has first and second openings 30 and 32 respectively aligned with the first and second receptacles 14 and 16 of the insulating housing 12 for inserting mating connectors.
The lateral edges 26 of the first opening 30 are parallel to each other and orthogonal to the lower edge. The three upper edges of the first opening are obliquely arranged to form a half of a hexagon. Also, a conductive shell 22 projects from the front wall 28 from both lateral edges 36 of the first opening 30 to the first receptacle 14 to engage a suitable shell of the first mating connector. First
The ground spring fingers 34 are provided. As can be seen from FIG. 2, a pair of second ground spring fingers 38 are provided on the conductive shell 2 at the upper edge of the second opening 32.
Projecting from the second front wall 28 to the second receptacle 16,
Engage with the appropriate shell of the second mating connector. Each second
The ground spring finger 38 of FIG.
2 has a distal end 38a that is locked to a projecting portion 40 provided to protrude forward in the fitting direction. Also, each second ground spring finger 38 has a vertex 38 facing downward or inward toward the second terminal support 20 of the insulating housing 12.
It also has an inclined portion forming b. Three flanges 42
Are flared outwardly from three edges of the second opening 32 remote from the edge from which the second ground spring finger 38 projects.

As is apparent from FIG. 3, the conductive shell 2
2 has a substantial bottom plate 44 and side plates 45
(FIG. 1), which are the second
Of the second receptacle 16 to form a lateral bottom wall and a parallel side wall of the second receptacle 16. In addition, the conductive shell 22 has a plurality of legs 4 for insertion into appropriate holes in the printed circuit board for soldering it to ground traces on the printed circuit board and / or holes therein.
6 is also included. The legs 46 are offset and angled to press fit into holes in the printed circuit board and to easily hold the electrical connector 10 on the printed circuit board during the soldering process.

A plurality of terminals 48, 50 and 52 are mounted on the insulative housing 12 and the terminals 48, 50, 5
Each of the two tail portions 48b, 50b and 52b are inserted into appropriate holes in the printed circuit board for soldering to circuit traces and / or holes in the printed circuit board.
Terminals 48 and 50 have contact portions 48a and 50a, respectively, on first receptacle 14, and these contact portions 48a and 50a
a, 50a are supported in grooves on both sides of the opposite long side of the first terminal support 18 in the first receptacle 14 of the insulating housing 12. The first ground spring fingers 34 are arranged near the opposite short sides of the first terminal support 18.

A second ground spring finger 38 is provided within the second receptacle 16 of the
The contact portion 52a of the terminal 52 is supported by a groove located only on the opposite long side of the terminal support 20 on the opposite side of the terminal support 20.

FIGS. 4 and 5 show a multi-receptacle electrical connector 10A according to a second embodiment of the present invention. First receptacle 14 and second receptacle 1
6, the associated conductive shell 22 and terminals 48,
The basic shapes of the contact portions 48a, 50a, 52a of 50, 52 are the same as those of the first embodiment described with reference to FIGS. Therefore, in FIG. 4 and FIG.
Portions corresponding to FIG. 3 to FIG. 3 are denoted by the same reference numerals.

The difference between the electrical connector 10A (FIGS. 4 and 5) and the electrical connector 10 (FIGS. 1-3) is that the orientation of the first and second receptacles 14 and 16 is changed in FIGS. The elongated first and second terminal supports 18 and 20 extend in directions perpendicular to each other, rather than in parallel directions as in the electrical connector 10 of FIGS. Terminals 48, 50, and 52 are configured such that tail portions 48b and 50b do not overlap tail portion 52b in the lateral direction. The tail portion 52b is connected to the electrical connector 10.
However, in the electrical connector 10A, it protrudes from the side of the second receptacle 16. The position of the leg portion 46 of the conductive shell 22 has been changed.

FIG. 6 shows a multi-receptacle electrical connector 10B according to a third embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 6, the parts corresponding to the embodiment of FIGS.
Indicated by the same reference number. The electrical connector 10B of FIG. 6 has substantially the same shape as the electrical connector 10A (FIGS. 4 and 5), but the second receptacle 16 is located on the electrical connector 10A on the right side of the first receptacle 14. In contrast, the electrical connector 10B is disposed on the left side of the first receptacle 14.

FIG. 7 shows a multi-receptacle electrical connector 10C according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. Also in this case, in FIG. 7, the parts corresponding to the embodiment of FIGS. 1 to 6 are denoted by the same reference numerals. Electric connector 10C
Is substantially the same as the electrical connector 10 (FIGS. 1-3), except that the second receptacle 16 of the electrical connector 10C is wider than the second receptacle 16 of the electrical connector 10. This large second receptacle 16 of electrical connector 10C is configured to receive a large or elongated second mating connector.

[0017]

As is apparent from the above description, the present invention provides a multi-receptacle electrical connector which can accept a large number of mating connectors of different shapes and different functions and can solve the conventional problems. .

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a first embodiment of an electrical connector of a multi-receptacle according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the electrical connector of FIG.

FIG. 3 is a longitudinal sectional view taken along line 3-3 in FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is a front view showing a second embodiment of the electrical connector of the multi-receptacle according to the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 5-5 of FIG.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a third embodiment of the electrical connector of the multi-receptacle according to the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a fourth embodiment of a multi-receptacle electrical connector according to the present invention.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10, 10A, 10B, 10C Electrical connector of multi-receptacle 12 Insulated housing 14 First receptacle 16 Second receptacle 18 First terminal support 20 Second terminal support 22 Conductive shell 30 First 1 opening 32 second opening 34 first ground spring finger 38 second ground spring finger 38a distal end 38b vertex 40 overhang 48, 50, 52 terminal 48a, 50a, 52a contact portion 48b, 50b, 52b tail part

Claims (21)

[Claims] At least a first receptacle and a second receptacle for receiving complementary first and second mating connectors, and a first projecting forward in the mating direction within the first receptacle. The terminal support 18 and the second
An insulating housing having a second terminal support projecting forward in a fitting direction within the receptacle, and a conductive shell substantially surrounding the insulating housing;
2 wherein said first and second receptacles 14 and 16 are adapted to insert said first and second mating connectors.
A first opening 30 and a second opening 32 respectively aligned with
Opening 30 for engaging the shell of the mating connector of the first
A pair of first ground spring fingers 34 projecting from both edges of the second receptacle 32 to the first receptacle 14, and a second ground spring finger 34 from the edge of the second opening 32 for engaging the shell of the second mating connector.
At least one second ground spring finger 38 projecting into the receptacle 16, the second ground spring finger 38 having a distal end 38 a resting behind the overhang 40 of the housing 12 for preloading. A plurality of terminals 48, 50, 52 attached to the housing 12, wherein certain terminals 48, 50 are provided with contact portions 48 a, 50 a on both sides of the first terminal support 18. And the other terminals 52 include terminals 48, 50, and 52 having a contact portion 52a on only one side of the second terminal support 20. 10C. 2. The first terminal support 18 includes both sides and both ends, the terminals 48, 50 have contact portions 48a, 50a on both sides, and the pair of first ground spring fingers. The electrical connector (10-10C) according to claim 1, wherein 34 are disposed near the opposite ends of the first terminal support (18). 3. The second ground spring finger 38.
Is disposed near one side of the second terminal support 20,
The other terminal 52 is connected to the second terminal support 20.
The electrical connector 10-10 </ b> C according to claim 1, further comprising a contact portion 52 a on the opposite side of the electrical connector. 4. A pair of second ground spring fingers 3 disposed near one side of the second terminal support 20.
8. The electrical connector 10-10 </ b> C according to claim 3, comprising: 5. The electrical connector of claim 1, wherein the tail portions of the plurality of terminals are connected to circuit traces on a printed circuit board. 6. The electrical connector of claim 1, wherein the legs of the conductive shell are inserted into holes in a printed circuit board. 7. The electrical connector of claim 6, wherein the tail portions of the plurality of terminals are connected to circuit traces on a printed circuit board. 8. The flange 42 of the conductive shell 22.
2. The electrical connector 10-1 of claim 1, wherein the connector is flared outwardly from an edge of the second opening 32 that is separate from an edge from which the second ground spring finger 38 projects.
0C. 9. The second ground spring finger 38.
The electrical connector 10-10 </ b> C of claim 1, wherein the connector includes an inclined portion forming an apex 38 b directed inward toward the second terminal support 20. 10. An insulating housing having at least first and second terminal supports and spaced apart from each other and projecting forward in the mating direction; and a conductive shell surrounding a substantial portion of said insulating housing. A first and second opening 30 and 32 respectively aligned with said first and second terminal supports 18 and 20 for inserting complementary first and second mating connectors; A pair of first ground spring fingers 34 projecting inwardly from both edges of the first opening 30 to engage the shell of the first mating connector, and engage the shell of the second mating connector. At least one projecting inward from the edge of the second opening 32
A shell 22 including two second ground spring fingers 38; a plurality of terminals 48, 50, 52 attached to the housing 12;
0 are contact portions 48 on both sides of the first terminal support 18.
a, 50a, and the other terminal 52 comprises terminals 48, 50, 52 having a contact portion 52a on only one side of the second terminal support 20. Connector 10-10C. 11. The first terminal support 18 includes opposite sides and both ends, the terminals 48, 50 have contact portions 48a, 50a on the opposite sides, and the pair of first ground spring fingers. 34 is the first terminal support 1
The electrical connector 10-10 </ b> C according to claim 10, wherein the electrical connector is located near the both ends of the connector. 12. The second grounding spring finger 3.
The electrical terminal according to claim 10, wherein 8 is disposed near one side of the second terminal support 20, and the other terminal 52 has a contact portion 52a on the opposite side of the second terminal support 20. Connector 10-10C. 13. An electrical connector according to claim 12, including a pair of second ground spring fingers disposed near said one side of said second terminal support.
0C. 14. The electrical connector of claim 10, wherein the tail portions of the plurality of terminals are connected to circuit traces on a printed circuit board. 15. The leg portion 46 of the conductive shell 22 includes:
The electrical connector 10-10 </ b> C of claim 10, wherein the electrical connector is inserted into a hole in a printed circuit board. 16. The electrical connector of claim 15, wherein the tail portions of the plurality of terminals are connected to circuit traces on a printed circuit board. 17. The flange 42 of the conductive shell 22.
11. The electrical connector of claim 10, wherein the connector is flared outwardly from an edge of the second opening other than an edge from which the second ground spring finger projects.
10C. 18. The second ground spring finger (3).
11. The electrical connector of claim 10, wherein 8 includes a sloped portion forming an apex 38 b inwardly directed toward the second terminal support 20. 19. A first terminal support 18 projecting forward in the fitting direction, the first terminal support 18 having an elongated cross section and forming both sides and both ends, and a first terminal support 18 projecting forward in the fitting direction. An insulating housing 12 having a two-terminal support 20 having a second terminal support 20 having an elongated cross section and forming both sides and both ends; and a plurality of terminals 48, 50, 52 attached to the housing 12. , Certain terminals 48, 5
0 are contact portions 48 on both sides of the first terminal support 18.
a, 50a, and the other terminals 52 include terminals 48, 50, 52 having contact portions 52a on only one side of the second terminal support 20;
A conductive shell 22 surrounding a substantial portion of the first and second terminal supports 18 and 20 and the first and second openings 30 and 32, respectively.
A first grounding spring finger 34 protruding inward from the edge of the first terminal support 18 in the vicinity of the first terminal support 18;
A shell 22 including a second ground spring finger 38 projecting inward from the edge of the opening 32 near the second terminal support 20. . 20. The second ground spring finger 3.
20. The electrical connector 10-10C according to claim 19, wherein 8 is disposed on the side of the second terminal support 20 opposite to the contact portion 52a of the other terminal 52. 21. The electrical connector 10-1 according to claim 19, including a pair of first ground spring fingers 34 disposed near said ends of said first terminal support 18.
0C.