Flexible circuit to terminal connector with wiping electrical contacts
US12132273B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 15, 2022 |
| Grant date | Oct 29, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 2, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K1/189
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Electrical connector systems and methods create an electrical connection between a flexible circuit (FC) and a metal terminal of another connector. A reliable electrical connection is achieved with a low-cost tin contact plating, by an automatic FC to metal terminal wiping action with contact force, during the connector to FC assembly process. The connector to FC assembly process is also well suited for automated robotic assembly, which can save costs compared to manual assembly/installation.
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