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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 01, 2010
Filed:
Dec. 12, 2005
Junya Tsuji, Tokyo, JP;
Junya Tsuji, Tokyo, JP;
Tyco Electronics Japan G.K., Kanagawa-Ken, JP;
Abstract
A surface mount electrical connector for mounting to a substrate comprising a housing and a contact carried by the housing, the contact comprising a retention section held by the housing and a tine configured for mounting to a surface of the substrate wherein the tine extends from the retention section and wherein the tine lies inside an outer contour line of the housing is disclosed. A method of connecting a surface mount electrical connector to a substrate comprising the steps of providing a housing carrying a contact, the contact having a tine within a projected footprint of the housing on the substrate, attaching the housing to the substrate, inserting a jig into an opening of the housing, and bending the tine toward the substrate is disclosed.