High reliability zero insertion force connector and assembly
US10355385B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 27, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jul 16, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 27, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/112
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
This invention is a means for interconnecting a Flexible Printed Circuit (FPC) or Flat Flexible Cable (FFC) with a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) using a Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) style interconnection system. It features a high reliability contact structure providing a Normally Closed (NC) contact configuration which is always engaged unless deactivated by means of a movable actuator.
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