Stacked electrical card connector assembly with multi-function grounding members

A stacked electrical connector for mounting to a printed circuit board, comprising:

• a first card connector defining a first frame with first inner channels on two sides thereof;
• a second card connector stacked upon the first connector and defining a second frame with second inner channels on two sides thereof;
• at least one grounding member each including two fastening devices respectively secured to the first frame and the second frame, and two spring arms respectively extending into the first channel and the second channel;
• wherein
• said grounding member includes a vertical base plate, from which said two spring arms extend in a lengthwise direction;
• wherein
• the two fastening devices extend from the vertical base in a lateral direction.

An electrical connector assembly comprising:

• a printed circuit board;
• a first card connector seated upon the printed circuit board and defining a first frame with first inner channels on two sides thereof;
• a second card connector stacked upon the first connector and defining a second frame with second inner channels on two sides thereof;
• at least one grounding member each including two fastening devices respectively secured to the first frame and the second frame, and two spring arms respectively extending into the first channel and the second channel;
• wherein
• said grounding member includes a vertical base plate, from which said two spring arms extend in a lengthwise direction;
• wherein
• the two fastening devices extend from the vertical base in a lateral direction.