Zero insertion force connector system
US4392705A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 8, 1981 |
| Grant date | Jul 12, 1983 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 8, 2001 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R12/89
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention relates to a connector system for electrically connecting a circuit card to a circuit board. More particularly the connector system includes an upper card-carrying member mated into a lower board mounted member without requiring insertion forces. Cam means on the lower member move the upper member laterally to electrically engage the contact elements positioned in both members.
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