Terminal-free connectors and circuits comprising terminal-free connectors
US11545773B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 27, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jan 3, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 17, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/501
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Provided are terminal-free connectors for flexible interconnect circuits. A connector for connecting to a flexible interconnect circuit comprises a base comprising a housing chamber defined by at least a first side wall and a second side wall that are oppositely positioned about the base. A circuit clamp is coupled to the base via a first hinge, and is configured to move between a released position and a clamped position. A cover piece is coupled to the base via a second hinge, and is configured to move between an open position and a closed position. The circuit clamp is configured to secure the flexible interconnect circuit between the base and the circuit clamp in the clamped position. One or more protrusions on the circuit clamp are each configured to interface with a socket within the first or second side wall to secure the circuit clamp in the clamped position.
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