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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 21, 2009
Filed:
Feb. 13, 2008
Tetsuya Aihara, Yokkaichi, JP;
Tetsuya Aihara, Yokkaichi, JP;
Abstract
With two connectors () properly connected, engaging projections () projecting from wall surfaces of lower receiving grooves (S) are inserted below engageable portions () provided on lower reinforcing ribs (S) and these engaging projections () can be held in contact with the engageable portions () from below. Thus, if an upward force acts on the female connector (), the engaging projections () contact the engageable portions () and this force is borne by the lower reinforcing ribs (S). In other words, since the upward force acting on the female connector () is borne by both upper and lower walls (U,S) of a receptacle (), the upper wall (U) can be made thinner as compared to the case where this force acts only on the upper wall (U). As a result, a board connector (C) can be thinned further.