Apparatus and method for mounting small electrical connector
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Mar 12, 2002
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Aug 12, 1999
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Aug 12, 1999
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An apparatus and method for mounting a small ruggedized electrical connector assembly to a body. In general, the electrical connector assembly comprises an insulative housing made of a first material, an electrical contact assembly, and a stiffening member made of a second material. The electrical contact assembly comprises one or more electrical contacts extending through the insulative housing. The stiffening member transfers forces from a plug inserted into the electrical connector assembly to the body instead of to the more fragile electrical contacts. The stiffening member comprises a shroud positioned adjacent to the insulative housing and plurality of mounting flanges connected to the shroud. The mounting flanges are fastened to the body and may also be layered with, and fastened to, corresponding mounting flanges integral with the to the insulative housing.
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