Zero insertion force connector and circuit card assembly
US4480884A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 1, 1983 |
| Grant date | Nov 6, 1984 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 1, 2003 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R12/82
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A zero insertion force connector and printed circuit card retention and polarization arrangement wherein the card has circuit tabs along one edge and the connector has spring contacts which engage the tabs with a wiping action when they are closed. A pin is provided at one end of the connector and a pin slot at the opposite end. A pin slot is provided at one end of the card and a pin at the opposite end, the pin and pin slot in the connector and pin slot and pin in the card being arranged to respectively come into engagement when the card is inserted into the connector to prevent movement of the card when the connector spring contacts are closed.
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