US Patent 11949179 Connector and connector set

A connector is provided that includes a plurality of socket type connectors to be mounted on a first substrate and a plurality of plug type connectors to be mounted on a second substrate, thereby electrically connecting the first substrate and the second substrate. The socket type connector includes a housing with a slot and a plurality of contacts arranged in the slot. The plug type connector includes a housing with a header to be fitted in the slot, and a plurality of contacts arranged in the header. The housing of the socket type connector and the housing of the plug type connector has a rotationally asymmetrical shape as viewed from a fitting direction.