Zero insertion force printed circuit board edge connector assembly
US4060295A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 15, 1976 |
| Grant date | Nov 29, 1977 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 15, 1996 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R12/88
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An edge connector assembly for effecting electrical connection to a plurality of connection tabs arranged along and adjacent an edge of an inserted printed circuit board. The connector assembly generally includes an insulated housing and a plurality of like spring terminals mounted in the housing. Each terminal has a contact portion engaging a connection tab. The housing includes a first wall having a front portion overlying the board and a rear portion. A second wall is parallel to and spaced from the first wall and is joined to the rear portion thereof. A lip support extends from the second wall canted away from the first wall. An edge receiving slot is defined between the lip support and the overlying portion of the first wall for receiving the edge of the board therein. A plurality of terminal receiving cavities are formed between the first and second walls, each cavity including terminal mounting means on the first wall for mounting the terminals so that the contact portion thereof is disposed in the edge receiving slot for engagement with the connection tabs. The board is rotatable within the edge receiving slot from a non-engaging position wherein the contact portions are sp…
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