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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 26, 2010
Filed:
Aug. 28, 2009
Masaya Hirashima, Ome, JP;
Masaya Hirashima, Ome, JP;
Kabushiki Kaisha Toshiba, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
According to one embodiment, a stacking connector includes a first connector and a second connector plugged into the first connector. The first connector includes a first terminal expandable/compatible in a plug-in direction in which the second connector is plugged, and a mold main body surrounding the first terminal. The first terminal includes a first portion and a second portion including a first overlapping portion movable by slide with respect to the first portion, which partially overlaps with the first portion in the plug-in direction and is brought into direct contact with the second connector. The first portion and the second portion are electrically connected to each other by at least two sections.